Christian Kukuk had a faultless round to win the individual jumping title at the Paris Olympics and increase Germany’s equestrian medal haul. It was the first Olympic medal of the 34-year-old Kukuk’s career. He was the first to go in the jump-off final and went all clear on Checker 47 in 38.34 seconds.
Germany ’s Christian Kukuk wearing his gold medal rides Checker 47 after the Jumping Individual final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Versailles, France. Germany ’s Christian Kukuk celebrates with his gold medal after winning the Jumping Individual final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Versailles, France.
That put pressure on the next two riders, Dutchman and Tokyo bronze medalist Maikel van der Vleuten and the 2012 Olympic champion, Steve Guerdat of Switzerland. Guerdat took the silver on Dynamix De Belheme in 38.38 and Van der Vleuten finished with the bronze again after clocking 39.12 on Beauville Z. Both picked up a penalty for clipping a fence.
The three riders were the only ones out of the 30 finalists not to pick up a fault under bright sunshine at the Palace of Versailles.
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