What's happened
Great Britain secured the team showjumping gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking their first win in this event since London 2012. The trio of Scott Brash, Harry Charles, and Ben Maher outperformed the United States and France, finishing with only two time penalties.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to BBC News, Great Britain's performance was described as 'near-faultless,' with only two time penalties contributing to their gold medal win. The Guardian highlighted Harry Charles's emotional response, stating, 'That was probably the best round of my life at the biggest moment in my career so far.' The Independent noted that the British team had qualified in third place but reset their scores to zero for the final, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Each source emphasizes the significance of this victory in the context of British equestrian history.
How we got here
The British team had not won a medal in team jumping since their gold in 2012. This victory comes after a strong performance in the qualifying rounds, where they finished third behind Germany and the USA.
Common question
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How did Great Britain perform in equestrian and diving events at the Paris Olympics?
Great Britain's performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been remarkable, particularly in equestrian and diving events. With a gold medal in team showjumping and a bronze in synchronized diving, Team GB has made headlines and set new records. This page explores the details of these achievements, the standout athletes involved, and the historical significance of these victories.
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Benjamin Richard "Ben" Maher MBE is a British show jumper. He represented Britain at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2009 European Championships, Windsor, and 2012 London Olympics.
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Scott Brash MBE is a Scottish showjumper. He began riding the horse Hello Sanctos in early 2012. They competed as part of the British Team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London winning a gold medal in the team jumping event.
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Harry Charles is a British show jumping competitor. He represented Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, competing in individual jumping and team jumping. Charles replaced Holly Smith in the individual competition.
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Great Britain is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe. With an area of 209,331 km², it is the largest of the British Isles, the largest European island, and the ninth-largest island in the world.