Germany’s Julia Krajewski becomes first woman Olympic champion in equestrian eventing.

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Julia Krajewski of Germany gained individual eventing gold at the Tokyo Olympics to end up the primary-ever female champion in Olympics records.

Riding her horse Amande De B’neville, she gained gold after countrymate and two-time protecting champion Michael Jung stumbled all through the go usa segment.

Jung broke a frangible pin that value him 11 penalty factors and a shot at a medal.

Krajewski suffered a blended zero.80 penalties over go united states and both jumping rounds, earning her first man or woman Olympic medal. She also gained silver within the team occasion with Germany in 2016.

Tom McEwen earned the character silver hours after supporting Britain to its record fourth crew eventing gold. Australia’s Andrew Hoy, competing at an 8th Olympic Games, earned the bronze.

Well, I’m first rate, exceptional pleased with my horse. I’m relieved and satisfied that I made it appear. I’m very thankful for anyone who has been with me all the manner,” Krajewski stated, consistent with the

Fédération Equestre Internationale, the worldwide governing body for equestrian recreation.

Women have been allowed to compete in equestrian activities at the Olympics due to the fact that 1952, and the primary woman competed on an Eventing group in 1964, according to the FEI website.

Equestrian is the simplest Olympic game wherein men and women directly compete head-to-head, and no longer simply in combined pairs or teams.