Riding legend Werth wins 10th world gold with German team
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- Isabell Werth secured her tenth World Championship gold medal with the German dressage team at the home championships in Aachen.
- The German team won gold, with Great Britain taking silver and Denmark bronze.
- Werth's performance secured the win after strong showings from her teammates.
Isabell Werth has claimed her tenth World Championship gold medal, leading the German dressage team to victory at the home championships in Aachen. The victory marks a significant achievement for the decorated rider, celebrated in the largest equestrian stadium in the world.
That was super.
Werth's performance sealed the team's win, building on the strong foundations laid by her teammates Raphael Netz, Frederic Wandres, and Katharina Hemmer. The German team secured the gold medal, with Great Britain and Denmark finishing second and third, respectively. This marks the thirteenth World Championship gold for Germany in total.
You didn't need a math genius for that.
Team captain Monica Theodorescu praised the quartet's performance, noting the substantial lead Werth had when she entered the arena. "She can ride now relaxed," Theodorescu commented, highlighting the confidence the team's earlier rides instilled. Hemmer also expressed relief at the significant lead, stating, "You didn't need a math genius for that." She commended her teammates for taking the pressure off.
The boys already set a great pace yesterday, I already thanked them, they took a lot of pressure off.
Despite the pressure of competing in a massive stadium with around 18,000 spectators, Hemmer, making her World Championship debut, remained unfazed. "I don't have much to do with pressure anyway," she quipped. Werth, known for her composure under pressure, was also able to ride with ease, thanks to the team's collective effort. The German team now looks ahead to individual competitions on Friday and Saturday.
Great, simply great.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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