Ireland wins European gold team medal

Ireland wins European gold team medal
Today the final round of the European Championships team medal was battled out in Gothenburg. Although Bertram Allen did decide not to start, the Irish show jumping team jumped to glory claiming the fold medal.

Shane Sweetnam (Chaqui Z), bertram Allen (Hector van d'Abdijhoeve), Denis Lynch (All Star 5) and Cian O'connor (Good Luck) secured the gold from the beginning and didn't give it away.

With a total of 12.11 points everything was possible until the end. Switzerland was close until the last rider in the ring, Steve Guerdat and his Balou du Rouet-daughter, Bianca jumped one rail down. With Peder Fredricson and H&M All in staying clear the verdict was made.

Sweden claims the silver team medal while Switzerland returns home with the bronze. The Belgium team settled for fourth.

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