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Germany Wins European Eventing Team Gold at Blenheim as Collett Claims Individual Title

Cross-country drama removed Britain from contention, setting up Germany’s uncontested march through show jumping.

Overview

  • Germany topped the team standings on 124.9 penalties, with Ireland second on 161.9 and France third on 167.5 at Blenheim Palace.
  • Britain’s Laura Collett captured the individual crown, with Michael Jung taking silver on 28.3 penalties, 1.3 behind, and Tom McEwen earning bronze.
  • Germany’s quartet of Michael Jung, Malin Hansen-Hotopp, Jérôme Robiné and Libussa Lübbeke (drop score) delivered the nation’s seventh European team title.
  • A fall for Britain’s second rider during Saturday’s cross-country removed the hosts from the team medal race and reshaped the podium outlook.
  • Championship debutant Calvin Böckmann, the standout in cross-country, produced a clear show-jumping round to finish fourth individually.