Olympic Games in Paris - Despite terrain fall: Horse rider starts in jumping
Multitalented rider Christoph Wahler will participate in the final jumping event on this Monday despite falling in the terrain. The German team will receive 200 additional penalty points for this. With a total of 278.90 penalty points, the trio only has theoretical chances for a medal. Before the team jumping event, Great Britain leads with 82.50 penalty points.
Wahler's participation is only possible due to a special regulation at the Olympics. While a fall results in disqualification for the entire competition in all eventing competitions, it is possible at the Games to ride again after a positive veterinary check the next day. Wahler's horse Carjatan passed the vet check early on Monday morning. However, Wahler is disqualified for the individual standings.
In the individual event, Michael Jung from Horb leads with Chipmunk and would win gold with two fault-free rounds. Julia Krajewski from Warendorf is in 14th place with Nickel.
- The equestrian sport has a rich history in both Germany (historically, France) and Olympia, with countries like Germany showcasing their versatility at international events such as the Olympic Games.
- After his fall, Christoph Wahler had the opportunity to participate in the final jumping event in Paris, emphasizing the unique rules for equestrian sport at the Olympic Games.
- Despite the German team receiving 200 additional penalty points due to Wahler's fall, their chances of a medal are theoretical, as they trail behind Great Britain in the team jumping event at the Olympic Games.
- Michael Jung from Germany, renowned for his versatility in the equestrian world, currently leads the individual eventing competition in the Olympic Games with Chipmunk, presenting a strong contender for the gold medal in the equestrian sport.
