Paris Olympics Equestrian Medal secured in the eventing team event！ Japan overcame a major accident that resulted in points being deducted before the podium competition for the first time in 92 years．

◇Fourth day of equestrian events at the Paris Olympics (July 29, 2024, Palace of Versailles)
Japan secured a medal in the team event in equestrian events. It was the first time in 92 years that a Japanese athlete had made it onto the podium in equestrian events, since Nishi Takeichi won the gold medal at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a great achievement at the Palace of Versailles. After the second event, cross-country, on the 28th, he was in third place, within medal range, heading into the final event, show jumping, but suffered an unexpected accident before the competition. Kitajima Ryuzo’s (Crane Riding Club) horse failed the physical inspection and was penalized 20 points. Japan dropped to fifth place and the fateful show jumping event began. In eventing, the rider with the fewest points is ranked higher. Reserve rider Tanaka Toshiyuki (Crane Riding Club), who competed in place of Kitajima, was penalized for exceeding the time limit but managed to jump all of the obstacles. “I had fun going around the course. When I first heard it was coming out I got goosebumps. “I was confident because he’s a super horse.” Next up was Kazuma Tomoto (Japan Racing Association) who ran well with no penalty points to move into third place, within medal range. The third rider, Yoshiaki Oiwa (nittoh), also showed a running style that was one with his horse.

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