Wat-Not Staff
Day 7 of the Paris Olympics 2024 turned out to be a successful one for Great Britain. Great Britain secured Olympic team jumping gold for the first time since London 2012 with a near-perfect performance in Paris. Ben Maher, Harry Charles, and Scott Brash earned just two-time penalties.
Big Day for Great Britain:
Great Britain clinched Olympic team jumping gold for the first time since London 2012 with a nearly flawless performance in Paris. The team, consisting of Ben Maher, Harry Charles, and Scott Brash, finished at the top of the standings with just two-time penalties. The event took place at the picturesque Chateau de Versailles, where the United States finished in second place and France took third.
Ben Maher, riding Dallas Vegas Batilly, started the competition for Team GB with an impressive round, clearing all the fences without any errors. Following him, Harry Charles on Romeo 88 delivered a brilliant performance under significant pressure, managing to complete his round without any penalties.
To secure the gold, Scott Brash needed a clean final round, and he delivered perfectly. Riding Jefferson, Brash navigated all obstacles successfully, completing the team’s near-perfect run and winning the gold medal for Great Britain for the first time in 12 years.
Great Britain’s Historic Gold Medal
Great Britain won team jumping gold at the Paris Olympics, marking their first win since London 2012. This victory comes 12 years after Ben Maher, Scott Brash, and Harry Charles’ father, Peter, won gold at the London Olympics with Nick Skelton. The last gold before that was 60 years ago, at the 1952 Helsinki Games. At just 13 years old, Charles watched his father win, and now he shares this achievement.
This gold medal is Team GB’s ninth at the Paris Olympics, with their first win also coming in equestrian, in team eventing. The success of Maher, Charles, and Brash highlights a significant milestone for British equestrian sport.
Other Two Gold for Great Britain:
On day seven of the Paris Olympics, Team GB celebrated a remarkable achievement with three gold medals. The day began with rowers Imogen Grant and Emily Craig securing a heartfelt victory in the lightweight women’s double sculls. Their win set a strong tone for the day.
Later, Bryony Page made history by winning gold in the women’s trampoline event, marking Team GB’s first-ever Olympic trampoline gold. This impressive performance brought Team GB’s total to nine golds, surpassing France in the medal standings. They now rank third, behind the US and China.
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