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Irish show jumping team qualify for 2024 Olympics

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Michael Blake’s crew finished fourth at the World Championships in Herning last night.

Cian O'Connor played his part in the success . Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO Cian O'Connor played his part in the success . Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO THE IRISH SHOW jumping team have qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

The top five places secured tickets to France 2024, with Sweden winning gold, Netherlands taking silver, Britain finishing in the bronze medal position and Germany in fifth.On a thrilling night of high drama, Ireland rose through the ranks to secure their coveted spot. Blake’s crew climbed from overnight ninth place to finish fourth overall, and at the finish, missed out on the bronze medal by just one penalty.

“It is slightly bittersweet as we came so close to winning a medal. It certainly was an exciting competition and all our guys fought hard to climb from ninth overall and finish in the top four.

 

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