TEAM IRELAND CLAIMED a first ever world championship medal today winning eventing silver at the World Equestrian Games, while Padraig McCarthy’s clear round helped him take individual silver in North Carolina.
McCarthy’s brilliant clear round during today’s showjumping section helped his individual and team cause and Sally Corscadden’s team knew they had secured a podium place – and with it 2020 Olympic qualification – before Sarah Ennis’ final round.
A strong week at the World Equestrian Games saw Ireland come into today’s final day of eventing in silver position and McCarthy, Ennis, Patricia Ryan, Cathal Daniels and Sam Watson stayed the course to hold France to a bronze.
Team GB claimed eventing gold, with Ros Canter taking the individual prize, while Renier Klimke claimed individual bronze.
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Wel done – it’s been a great sporting week for IRL – long may it continue
Phenomenal result, team and individual silver. Great few days for Irish sport, 2 gold and 2 silver medals at World Championships in Olympic events.
Class
Fantastic !
Congratulations team Ireland it must be great for you to see your hard work paying off
Even more phenomenal is that “Renier Klimke claimed individual bronze”, despite Reiner being dead nearly 20 years. His daughter Ingrid however, did win bronze.
Such brave horses and riders..fantastic result!!
Padraig McCarthy must love riding Mr Chunky.
@DuskyTheCat: He’s a class rider and the horse is amazing !