Olympic Gallery: Individual Jumping Final

It was an exciting conclusion to the jumping action in the Final in Versailles, with some highs and lows, thrills – and spills!

A man in a red jacket jumping a horse over a fence.

Canada's Mario Deslauriers drew into the Final in the morning when Harry Charles had to withdraw Romeo 88. (Cara Grimshaw photo)

By: Horse Sport staff | August 6, 2024

(L-r) Silver medalist Steve Guerdat (SUI), gold medalist Christian Kukuk (GER) and bronze medalist Maikel van der Vleuten (NED). (Cara Grimshaw photo)

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Gold medalist Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47. (FEI/Benjamin Clark)

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Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Dynamix de Belheme. (Cara Grimshaw photo)

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Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) with Beauville Z. (FEI/Benjamin Clark)

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Mario Deslauriers (CAN) and Emerson. (Cara Grimshaw photo)

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After not lowering a single rail in the entire Games, Karl Cook (USA) was devastated to have 2 rails in the Final with Caracole de la Roque to finish in 16th spot. (FEI/Benjamin Clark)

Scott Brash (GBR), 6th riding Jefferson. (FEI/Benjamin Clark)

Ben Maher (GBR) and Dallas Vegas Batilly finished 9th. (FEI/Benjamin Clark)

Home ground favourite Julien Epaillard (FRA) was 4th with Dubai du Cedre.

King Edward and world #1 Henrik von Eckermann leaving the ring after uncharacteristically (and spectacularly) parting ways on course. (Cara Grimshaw photo)

No-Stirrup November pays off: Martin Fuchs rode most of the Olympic Final course aboard Leone Jei with only one stirrup – and was clear up until the last fence! (Cara Grimshaw photo)

The victors! (JA photo)

(Below) The jumps were unique and beautiful; each one had its own fascinating story. (JA photos)

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