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Guerdat takes individual Olympic gold for Switzerland
\nby Louise Parkes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Switzerland\u2019s Steve Guerdat claimed individual jumping gold at the London 2012 Olympic venue at Greenwich Park today when he was the only rider in the final competition to maintain a completely clean sheet in the two rounds. And in a thrilling two-way third-round jump off, The Netherlands\u2019 Gerco Schroder pipped Ireland\u2019s Cian O\u2019Connor for silver.<\/p>\n

Hopes had been high for a fairytale British ending to a week of fantastic jumping sport, but it wasn\u2019t to be. And it was a very last-minute affair for O\u2019Connor who only made the cut when Sweden\u2019s Rolf-Goran Bengtsson\u2019s stallion, Casall, was withdrawn after being sent to the holding box at this morning\u2019s final veterinary inspection. This allowed the three riders sharing reserve spot to take their chance, and the Irishman grabbed the opportunity with both hands.<\/p>\n

Bengtsson, silver medallist at the 2008 Beijing Games, was disappointed when he couldn\u2019t compete. \u201cI\u2019ve been working towards this since Hong Kong, but the horse has to be my first priority,\u201d he said. Swedish team vet, Jonas Tornell explained, “Casall got a small injury on his left front leg during the second round of the team competition.”<\/p>\n

Copybook Run<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite being just second into the ring as today\u2019s action began, O\u2019Connor produced a copybook run with Blue Loyd to suddenly place himself very firmly in contention.<\/p>\n

Brazilian star, Rodrigo Pessoa, described Bob Ellis\u2019 finely-crafted first-round 12-fence track as \u201cvery horse-friendly and not too hard\u201d, but only five more found the key to it and the 2004 Olympic champion wasn\u2019t one of them. He was one of many to be penalised at the open water at fence eight, which came off a left-hand turn from the previous vertical and claimed 10 victims from the starting field of 37.<\/p>\n

The questions began quickly with the double of water-tray oxers at fence three requiring real control after the previous triple bar, while the line from the oxer at four to the 1.60m planks at five proved tricky, several clipping the front candy-striped rail of the oxer. Some struggled to regain control on the ride from the water to the following oxer at fence nine, but it was the penultimate triple combination that was the first-round bogey, a total of 12 horses leaving at least one element of this on the floor before running down to the final 1.60m planks.<\/p>\n

The last three to go in the opening round had been flawless until today, and while Holland\u2019s Maikel van der Vleuten retired after Verdi had two fences down and Marc Houtzager\u2019s Tamino clipped the middle element of the triple combination, the British dream was still alive that Monday\u2019s team gold medallist, 54-year-old Nick Skelton, could add the individual title today.<\/p>\n

Zero Scoreline<\/strong><\/p>\n

As round two began, Skelton (Big Star) and fellow team gold medallist Scott Brash (Hello Sanctos) shared a zero scoreline with O\u2019Connor, Frenchman Olivier Guillon (Lord de Theize), Guerdat (Nino des Buissonnets) and Germany\u2019s Marcus Ehning (Plot Blue). On the new track, the triple combination at fence seven proved hugely influential, and Guillon disappeared from the reckoning when leaving the middle and final element on the floor.<\/p>\n

The first part of the double at four fell for Brash, and Ehning\u2019s chances were dashed when Plot Blue clipped the white planks at six and the oxer at eight on the 10-fence course. The German rider described his round as \u201cextremely annoying, the first round was really great. And then I was too cautious at the vertical (planks). After the rail down we both lost concentration\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The crowd went wild as Skelton returned to the ring for a second time, Guerdat already holding the whip hand with his second fabulous clear from his 11-year-old gelding. O\u2019Connor was close behind when picking up just one time fault which left him level with Schroder who followed a first-round time penalty with a flawless second effort that kept him right in the game.<\/p>\n

A clear from Skelton would have forced a jump-off for the title and his every move was greeted with gasps of excitement, but when the oxer, three from home, hit the deck the Swiss rider already had gold in the bag. Skelton said, “I was a bit unlucky. Everyone thought it was going well, I did too, but I just touched the pole at the wrong time and that was it. I feel sorry for the people that came today. We expected to win and it wasn’t to be. But we got one gold, we would have settled for that before we came” he added.<\/p>\n

Led the Way<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schroder and London led the way in the jump-off for silver, setting the target with a clear in 49.79 seconds that put it up to the Irishman. O\u2019Connor was well up on time with Blue Loyd, but kicked out the front rail at the final fence for four faults and bronze medal position. Asked afterwards why he hadn\u2019t slowed to the last, considering he was almost two seconds quicker than his rival, the Irishman replied, \u201cyou had the benefit of looking at the clock.\u00a0 Unfortunately I don\u2019t have a clock when I\u2019m out there galloping around the place!\u201d<\/p>\n

Guerdat\u2019s individual gold is the first for Switzerland in 88 years, the last claimed by Lt. Alphonse Gemeseus and Lucette at the Olympic Games in Paris (FRA) in 1924.\u00a0 It was quite a moment for the 30-year-old rider who was just edged out for the honours in the closing stages of the FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final three months ago.\u00a0 \u201cBut that was an important step to this medal\u201d he said today. \u201cHe (Nino des Buissonets) had a big break after the World Cup and just four shows before he came here. I wanted to keep him fresh and confident. I know I have a freak of a horse under me and I knew that if I took time with him it would be easier when he came here,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

His horse\u2019s energetic jumping style suggests he is not the easiest ride, but Guerdat said \u201che looks more difficult than he is. He can be difficult between his fences but when a horse wants to clear the fences that\u2019s more important. It took a while for us to understand each other, at first he was too fast and too strong, but to be honest he\u2019s quite easy to ride now.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Schroder, today\u2019s silver medal is very timely indeed. At the FEI European Championships in Madrid (ESP) last autumn he had individual gold in his grasp until dropping two fences in the very last round. The Olympic medal is just reward for the man who bought his 10-year-old stallion five years ago. \u201cWe thought it would be fun to call him London, and I had a great feeling with him from the start but I didn\u2019t know I would win two (Olympic) medals here – it has worked out very nicely!\u201d said the man who also collected team silver last Monday.<\/p>\n

Remarkable <\/strong><\/p>\n

O\u2019Connor\u2019s success is the most remarkable of all, as he only got a last-minute call-up for the Irish team with the horse he specifically bought with London 2012 in mind at the end of last year. Formerly ridden by Finland\u2019s Nina Fagerstrom, the 12-year-old Blue Loyd has a reputation for being a bit of a tearaway, but as the Irishman said today \u201che may not be big but he has a huge heart and is unbelievably brave.\u00a0 Lots of people questioned his scope and wondered if he should be here – I think he\u2019s answered that question today,\u201d said the rider whose own personal journey since winning, and losing, the individual gold medal in Athens eight years ago has sometimes been a bumpy ride.<\/p>\n

\u201cComing off Athens it is great to get here and deliver on the world stage,\u201d he said this afternoon. \u201cIt\u2019s something special to give back to the Irish public. It\u2019s a proud day for me and all involved with me,\u201d he added after clinching Ireland\u2019s very first medal of the London 2012 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

Guerdat also complimented his support-team, adding: \u201cI love what I do, I love riding whether I\u2019m competing five and six year olds or here (at the Olympic Games). I had a goal to be here one day, it\u2019s a dream come true,\u201d he said.\u00a0 He has shown promise since winning the bronze medal at the Swiss National Championship at the age of 17. This is his third Olympic Games. This committed and ambitious rider, who is so often hard on himself when things don\u2019t go just right, has shown that hard work and determination pay off in the end. That theme has been consistent for equestrian athletes throughout the London 2012 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

IOC President, Jacques Rogge, was part of an IOC delegation enjoying today\u2019s Olympic jumping individual final at Greenwich and the arena was buzzing with excitement throughout the competition, as were the motor-drives of the more than 130 photographers who were on-site to record it all for posterity.<\/p>\n

There were so many spectators trying to call their friends after the competition that phone communication collapsed for a short period.\u00a0 Once again the atmosphere was electrifying, and there will be plenty more electricity in the air as the Freestyle brings Dressage to a close tomorrow afternoon.<\/p>\n

Freestyle action begins at 12.30 local time when Italy’s Valentina Truppa and Eremo del Castegno are first into the arena, while Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, hotly-tipped to take the individual title, will be last of the 18 horse-and-rider combinations to compete.<\/p>\n

Facts and Figures:<\/strong>
\n37 horse-and-rider combinations started in the first round of today\u2019s London 2012 Olympic Games jumping final.
\nUnder normal circumstances just 35 would have qualified, but due to the withdrawal of Rolf-Goran Bengtsson\u2019s Casall in the holding box during the final horse inspection the three riders sharing 38th spot squeezed in – Argentina\u2019s Jose Larocca (Royal Power), Ireland\u2019s Cian O\u2019Connor (Blue Loyd) and Belgium\u2019s Dirk Demeersman (Bufero van het Panishof). These three started first in today\u2019s opening round.
\nThere were 12 fences on the first-round track.
\n20 nations were represented in today\u2019s final – Argentina, Ireland, Belgium, Urkraine, Sweden, France, Australia, Portugal, Belgium, Japan, USA, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Switzerland, Great Britain, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Colombia.
\nThere were 6 clears in first round.
\nIn the first round the bogey fence was the open water at fence eight – 10 horse-and-rider combinations faulted here.
\nA total of 5 mares, 5 stallions and 12 geldings competed in today\u2019s second round.
\n22 lined out in the second round over a new 10-fence course of fences.
\nSwitzerland previously won individual Olympic jumping gold 88 years ago, when Lt Alphonse Gemeseus and Lucette came out on top in Paris (FRA) in 1924.<\/p>\n

Quotes:<\/strong>
\nSteve Guerdat (SUI), when told that 2008 individual Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) had tipped him for the gold medal: \u201cI heard about that! I knew my horse had everything even though he\u2019s not so experienced at this level. I felt if I could ride him good enough I could be Olympic champion!\u201d<\/p>\n

Steve Guerdat (SUI), when asked about his father, Philippe Guerdat\u2019s, role in his success: \u201cThere have been many people involved in my success and my father has always been there since day one. He doesn\u2019t train me anymore but he gives me 100% support every day and every night . He\u2019s always there for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cian O\u2019Connor (IRL): \u201cLast night I told my wife, Ruth, that I knew I was going to get into the final today and that I\u2019d go clear – and she laughed!\u201d<\/p>\n

Cian O\u2019Connor (IRL): \u201cI\u2019m not the greatest rider in the world, but I\u2019m the most organised!\u201d<\/p>\n

Gerco Schroder (NED): \u201cLondon did a great job, he jumped great every day. On both days in the Nations Cup we had one down but today he jumped three rounds clear. I\u2019m really happy with him\u201d.<\/p>\n

Gerco Schroder (NED): \u201cMy horse (London) always fights for you in the ring.\u00a0 He\u2019s very light in the mouth so I ride him in a hackamore (bitless bridle).\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben Maher (GBR): “Once or twice we just over jumped, it’s an Olympic Games. There is only one day like this. I did not want to go out there thinking we could have done more. In Beijing I was in a medal position and I chose not to change something and it went wrong. Today I said we were going to go out and try. It was pretty hard. I struggled for speed in the first of the water jumps.”<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia\u2019s Kamal Bahamdan who finished in fourth place with just two time penalties with the mare Noblesse: “I cannot say enough about my mare, she surprises me every time. She loves the atmosphere and grows a foot taller every time she gets into the arena. She understands how much I want this.”<\/p>\n

Legendary Canadian rider Ian Millar, when asked, at the age of 65, if he intends to compete in the Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro in 2016: \u201c”Star Power wants to go and he cannot go without me.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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