May 18, 2024

Martin Fuchs wins back-to-back Geneva Grand Prix titles, riding new horse Leone Jei | CBC Sports

Swiss show jumper Martin Fuchs has retained his Rolex Grand Prix title in Geneva.

Fuchs, the reigning European champion, swept new top horse Leone Jei through the jump-off course in 41.54 seconds.

Fuchs won the event two years ago with 15-year-old Clooney 51, who was seriously injured in August after slipping in the pasture.

Second place on Sunday went to the Dutchman Harrie Smolders and Monaco, just 23-100ths of a second in arrears of Fuchs. Max Kühner, who started for Austria, clocked 42.22 on Elektric Blue.

WATCH | Fuchs’ triumphant ride on Clooney 51 in 2019:

Martin Fuchs rides Clooney 51 to Rolex Grand Prix win

The Swiss rider put together another flawless performance on the back of Clooney 51 to secure the victory at the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping competition in Geneva. 2:09

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