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Romania was the proud host of the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors 2025...
A pivotal decision at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors 2025 in Buftea (ROM) turned into a golden moment for France.
At the vet gate, the French Young Riders were ready to head out on the third loop. Their last teammate’s horse still had minutes left in its rest period. They could have gone ahead – perhaps gained precious ground – but instead they chose to wait. They would leave together, as a team.
It was a quiet act of unity in the moment, but by the end of the day it had become the defining story of the championship. That choice ultimately carried France all the way to Team gold. The joy and surprise on their faces when the result was announced showed just how much it meant.
“They were thinking they would get a medal, but not gold. It was a bit of a surprise, but we were so happy. Success is a team sport,” said Jean-Michel Grimal, Chef d’Equipe for France...
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https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/golden-show-unity-buftea
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