Simon Delestre Wins Madrid Grand Prix of Longines Global Champions Tour

The French rider claims victory in the prestigious equestrian competition held in the capital city.

French rider Simon Delestre raises the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid trophy with his horse Gatsby du Tillard.
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French rider Simon Delestre raises the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid trophy with his horse Gatsby du Tillard.

French rider Simon Delestre has been crowned champion of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid, held at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, concluding the 115th International Show Jumping Competition.

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, presented the trophy to the French athlete, who triumphed with his horse Gatsby du Tillard in the premier event of the world's most important equestrian circuit.
Since last Friday, May 15, the capital has hosted Madrid's oldest international sporting competition, bringing together the world's top riders. The event featured a program of 16 competitions, seven of which contributed to the Longines FEI Ranking.
In addition to the Grand Prix held this Sunday, Saturday saw the staging of the King's Cup Trophy Caser Grupo Helvetia, another significant highlight of this unmissable event for equestrian jumping enthusiasts in Madrid.