Second Consecutive Young Riders European Title for Ireland
Jul 20

Second Consecutive Young Riders European Title for Ireland

Frencis Derwin, Max Wachman, Tom Wachman  ©Sportfot

Let’s not call it Irish luck. James Kernan’s Team defended the 2023 YR European Champion title with pure talent.

Yesterday’s win marks their second consecutive gold medal, demonstrating their unwavering dominance in their category.

James Kernan’s team, consisting of Max and Tom Wachman, Niamh McEvoy, Francis Derwin, and Rhys Williams, delivered an outstanding performance with clear and consistent rounds throughout the rounds. The team’s early lead and consistent execution made sure their victory was never in doubt.

With a clear advantage gained in the previous rounds, the Irish team could afford to leave some poles on the ground in this Young Riders Team Final presented by Ashford Farm.After an unfortunate eight faults for Niamh McEvoy with Jasmim Da Hermida, Tom Wachman and Cathalina S’ incurred in just one pole down. It was Francis Derwin’s clear round on Flexi K (ISH) that secured the title, ending the race to first place early. Max Wachman and Kilkenny (ISH) wrapped up the competition with one pole down after the victory was already in their pockets.

Later in the press conference, a proud James Kernan, Youth Chef D’Equipe, could not keep but praising his riders hard work: “I’m incredibly proud of them, they really do give everything they got each and every time. In Ireland we are spoilt for choice when it comes to good riders, these guys are simply exceptional.”

In the team final standings, Ireland secured the gold with a score of 1.74-4-8/243.96, followed by France with 7.98-15-0/240.00 and Belgium with 6.89-16-5/241.52.

Individually, the Irish riders are also in strong contention, with four members in the top 12. Tom Wachman currently lies in fifth, Francis Derwin in sixth, Niamh McEvoy in tenth, and Max Wachman in twelfth overall.

We extend our best congratulations to all medalists!

 

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JUMPING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP KRONENBERG 2024

Young Riders Team

1) Ireland 1.74-4-8/243.96
2) France 7.98-15-0/240.00
3) Belgium 6.89-16-5/241.52
4) Netherlands 14.33-13-5/242.47
5) Great Britain 9.77-16-7/243.47
6) Germany 8.03-12-13/241.80
7) Switzerland 5.34-21-8/239.01
8) Italy 14.26-19-7/244.40
9) Sweden 10.88-22-24/238.47
10) Denmark 22.66-24-16/238.96
11) Poland 16.43-32
12) Czech Republic 17.87-34
13) Austria 23.60-36
14) Spain 32.07-33
15) Hungary 17.28-58
16) Monaco 20.59-62
17) Portugal 67.61-EL

Source: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/980949

 

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