Guerdat retains show jumping World Cup title

Switzerland's Steve Guerdat retained his World Cup show jumping title on Monday in Gothenburg, riding Corbinian.

The 2012 Olympic champion won his first World Cup last year in Las Vegas.

Ten-year-old gelding Corbinian was taking part in his first major championship, and Guerdat was pleasantly surprised by his mount.

"I'm surprised myself. I expected to have a good final, but not to win. I feel only happiness," the 33-year-old said.

Dutchman Harrie Smolders finished second on Emerald with Germany's Daniel Deusser, who won the World Cup title in 2014, third with Cornet d’Amour.
Source: AFP