Jens Fredricson and Markan Cosmopolit, who have led the Individual standings since Day 1, cemented the victory for Sweden with a third day of faultless riding at the FEI European Jumping Championship in Milan. He had help from Wilma Hellström, who rode clear with Cicci BJN, Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, another clear aboard Zuccero, and World No.1 Henrik von Eckermann, who only picked up 4 points with Iliana.
Ireland, led by Michael Blake, won the silver medal, ending their campaign in Italy two fences behind Sweden. It was Austria and Chef d’Equipe Angelika May who joined them on the podium to take home a bronze — another one for the history books, as it’s the first time this nation has won a Jumping Team medal at the European Championships.
Austria’s stellar performance — which condemned overnight leaders Germany to fourth place — will also send them to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. Spain and Switzerland picked up the other two qualification spots on offer this week, finishing fifth and sixth, respectively. Check out the final Team results and Individual standings ahead of Sunday’s final.
