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Germany Clinches First Nationspreis Victory at Maimarkt-Turnier

After three runner-up finishes, the German show jumping team triumphed over Switzerland in a decisive jump-off, with France securing third place.

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Overview

  • The German show jumping team, led by coach Otto Becker, won the Nationspreis at Mannheim's Maimarkt-Turnier for the first time.
  • Riders Christian Kukuk, Jörne Sprehe, Gerrit Nieberg, and Sophie Hinners secured victory in a jump-off against Switzerland.
  • Sophie Hinners, despite a fault with her mare Combella in the final round, delivered a faster time than Swiss competitor Barbara Schnieper on Canice.
  • France rounded out the podium, finishing third in the prestigious team competition.
  • Coach Otto Becker highlighted the win as a strong start to the season, emphasizing the team's goal to achieve this breakthrough after three previous second-place finishes.