Did GB win eventing?
Team GB have won gold in team eventing at the Tokyo Olympics for the first time in nearly 50 years. Laura Collett, Tom McEwen and Oliver Townend secured Great Britain’s 11th gold at this year’s Games – the team’s 33rd medal in total.
What happened to Laura Collett?
The 31-year-old Team GB eventing star was lucky to survive a terrible cross country fall which left her in a coma for two weeks. She suffered a punctured lung, lacerated liver, a fractured shoulder and two broken ribs.
Who won the Olympic equestrian 2021?
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Who is on the 2021 Olympic equestrian team?
Two-time gold medalist McLain Ward is returning to the Olympics for the fifth time after he was named one of the four members of the U.S. Equestrian jumping team for the Tokyo Games on Monday. He is joined by Kent Farrington, Laura Kraut and Jessica Springsteen on the Olympic team.
Who won equestrian team gold?
In the team jumping final on Saturday, Team USA clinched silver and Sweden won gold. Laura Kraut and her horse Baloutinue began the jump off with their second clear round of the final, this one in a time of 41.33 seconds.
Who won eventing gold?
Julia Krajewski
Julia Krajewski of Germany won individual eventing gold after countrymate and two-time defending champion Michael Jung stumbled during the cross country segment.
Why does Laura Collett wear goggles?
“I would walk into things and when I first started jumping, it seemed like the jumps would move and as eventing takes place in all weather conditions, I wear goggles to protect my eyes from sun, wind and rain. If I get a fly or anything in my left eye when I am riding, I am a bit stuffed.”
Who won the team equestrian?
First-time Olympian Jessica Springsteen will leave Japan with a silver medal. The daughter of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa won silver on Saturday night at the Tokyo Summer Games along with Laura Kraut and McLain Ward as the three-person U.S. equestrian team placed second in their jumping competition.
How is the British Eventing Team selected for the Olympics?
For an Olympic Games, the British eventing team are selected by the British Olympic Association (BOA) to become part of Team GB. The BOA is the National Olympic Committee (NOC) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
How are penalties calculated at the European Eventing Championships?
Riders can be eliminated for a second refusal or a fall. The penalties are then added to the combined dressage and cross country score and the individual winner is the combination with the lowest number of penalty points. In the team event, the three best placed team riders’ scores are added together to calculate the overall result.
How does the British Equestrian Federation get funding?
The GBR eventing teams are supported by the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Programme, funded by UK Sport through the National Lottery. The Programme focuses on identifying talent, developing potential and maximising medal-winning performances on the world stage.