Words and photos: Rebecca Ashton
Well it’s all over…but what an ending! A six way jump off saw us all on the edge of our seats. Nick Skelton on Big Star from the UK set the pace out first with a very quick clear which saw the other five under immense pressure. Nick finally got what he didn’t quite get in London…that individual gold. What a fairytale ending to the Games!
Swedish rider Peder Fredricson on All In was the only other clear which allowed him a silver medal to match his team silver from the 2008 Olympics.
Canada’s comeback kid Eric Lamaze on Fine Lady 5 completed the podium. They accumulated 4 faults in the jump off.
Aussie Edwina Tops-Alexander placed ninth in the final on her athletic little mare Lintea Tequila. That’s her best placing in an Olympics. As a fellow Pymble Ladies’ College girl, I can say she absolutely upheld our school motto today: “All’ Ultimo Lavoro”. Way to go, Edwina!
Edwina Tops-Alexander and Lintea Tequila
Because we’re all a bit snowed under getting final articles out, I’m going to leave you with a photo wrap of today of the three individual medalists.
Nick Skelton and Big Star
Peder Fredricson and All In
Eric Lamaze and Fine Lady 5
Nick Skelton watches his flag raised
Silver, Gold, Bronze
The Champions
Thanks for a great coverage of all the Equestrian events….from one who just can’t stay awake to watch the real thing!! Great to be able to get on FB in the morning and see your summaries. Fabulous photos too… Now I can perhaps watch the replays without my heart in my mouth too much…these horses are just magic, wonderful to see these great partnerships strut their stuff. Thanks again.
Thanks for such a terrific coverage of the Games guys
Super job. Love the podium photo of Nick Skelton. What a ride!
Thanks for all the Rio coverage.