Friday, May. 2, 2025

Olympic Selection

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Everyone Will Be Trying To Beat The Germans--Again
With depth like no other nation, they look ready to extend their Olympic winning streak to three, writes Birgit Popp.


From 1997 to 2000, Germany held an amazing number of team titles. They seemed unbeatable, winning the 1997 and 1999 European Championships, the 1998 World Champions and the 1996 and 2000 Olympics.


The U.S. Team Just NeedsA Little Luck
Kim Severson--and her two World Championships teammates--could really make an impact in their first Olympics, writes Beth Rasin.


After the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in April, the U.S. selectors seemed to have too many horses at their disposal for the Olympic team. Except for Kim Severson, who was nearly assured a place with her two-time Rolex Kentucky winner, Winsome Adante, the spots were up for grabs.

France Will Be A Strong Gold-Medal Bet
France is the reigning team World Champions, won the 2003 Samsung Super League and 2004 World Cup Final. And they intend to remain atop the world, writes Birgit Popp.


The French team not only has depth, but it also has new talent.


The Belgians Are Aiming For Another Medal
With Ludo Philippaerts and Jos Lansink, they could just follow up their 2002 World Championship bronze medal with their first Olympic medal since 1976, writes Birgit Popp.


Ingmar de Voss, the general secretary of the Belgian Equestrian Federation, has been facing a new problem.


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The U.S. Show Jumpers Think They Have Their Best Team In Years
If Royal Kaliber returns, second place at Aachen (Germany) could be a harbinger of good things to come in Athens, writes Molly Sorge.

 

Van Grunsven Is Still The Netherlands' Big Gun
Salinero has replaced the great Bonfire, and the team's chances of regaining their silver medal rest mostly on his exciting back, writes Birgit Popp.


Jan Brink Holds Sweden's Best Hope For A Medal
The pre-Olympic buzz is all about him and the much-improved Bj

Don't Count The Spanish Out
They've been quiet this year, but they took the silver medal at last year's European Championships after gaining the bronze medal at the 2002 World Equestrian Games, so the other contenders better watch for them, writes Birgit Popp.


"I guess there's a chance we will stand on the podium again," said Spanish team coach Jean Bemelmans about his squad's prospects to win their first Olympic team medal.

Rusty Will Lead Germany's Charge One Last Time
The German team, as always the favorite, mixes old and new faces while aiming for their eighth straight Olympic gold medal, writes Birgit Popp.

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