2008 Olympic Equestrian Medal Winners

August 21, 2008

The 2008 Olympic equestrian events in Hong Kong have officially concluded. Germany dominated the eventing and dressage, while show jumping was all about the North American riders. Due to some issues with doping, Norway may lose the bronze medal they won in show jumping, however. Switzerland, who came in a close fourth, will take the bronze.

Here are the medal winners in each event:

Eventing Team

Gold: Germany
Silver: Australia
Bronze: Great Britain

Day 1 Recap: dressage phase
Day 2 Recap: dressage phase
Day 3 Recap: cross country
Day 4 Recap: show jumping team final

Eventing Individual

Gold: Hinrich Romeike (Germany)
Silver: Gina Miles (USA)
Bronze: Kristina Cook (Great Britain)

Day 4 Recap: show jumping individual final

Dressage Team

Gold: Germany
Silver: Netherlands
Bronze: Denmark

Days 5-6 Recap: Dressage team recap

Dressage Individual

Gold: Anky Van Grunsven (Netherlands)
Silver: Isabell Werth (Germany)
Bronze: Heike Kemmer (Germany)

Day 8 Recap: Individual Grand Prix Special
Day 11 Recap: Individual Freestyle and medals

Show Jumping Team

Gold: USA
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Norway

Day 7 Recap: show jumping qualifier
Day 9 Recap: show jumping team Round 1
Day 10 Recap: show jumping team finals

Show Jumping Individual

Gold: Eric Lamaze (Canada)
Silver: Rolf-Goran Bengtsson (Sweden)
Bronze: Beezie Madden (USA)

Day 12 Recap: show jumping individual finals

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