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Denis LynchOlympian

🇮🇪 Ireland

Best known with Lantinus — Rolex Grand Prix winner , CHIO Aachen – World Equestrian Festival 2009

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About Denis Lynch

Denis Lynch is an Irish showjumping rider known for competing in major international events since the early 2000s. Hailing from Ireland, he has earned a strong reputation both as a competitor and as a trainer and breeder based in Germany. Lynch is recognised for his consistent appearances at top-tier events and contributions to Irish team efforts, including multiple Nations Cup competitions. His career includes participation in prestigious championships like the Olympic Games, World Equestrian Games, and European Championships. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he finished 18th individually with Lantinus. Lynch also represented Ireland at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy with All Star 5, although he didn't qualify for the individual final. In 2007, he secured a team bronze in Mannheim at the European Championships with Lantinus. Collaborations with top horses have been crucial to Lynch's success. With All Star 5, he notably achieved 7th place at the 2017 World Cup Finals in Omaha. His work alongside All Star 5 also contributed to victories like the 2012 Nations Cup in St. Gallen. Additionally, Lynch attained several top ten finishes at international events with Abbervail van het Dingeshof.

Championship record

Beijing 200818th individual · Lantinus

YearChampionshipResultHorse
2017 World Cup Final · Omaha 7th All Star 5
2014 World Equestrian Games · Normandy competed All Star 5
2008 Olympic Games · Beijing 18th individual Lantinus
2007 European Championships · Mannheim team bronze Lantinus

One row per championship appearance, as reported by the cited sources.

Results on record

YearShowClassPlacingHorse
2009 CHIO Aachen – World Equestrian Festival Rolex Grand Prix Winner Lantinus

From the shows results ledger — every row cited to its source.

Horses

HorseYearsTogether
All Star 5 2014-2017 7th at 2017 World Cup Finals in Omaha; part of Irish team for 2012 Nations Cup win in St. Gallen
Lantinus 2007-2009 18th at 2008 Olympics in Beijing; team bronze at 2007 European Championships in Mannheim
Abbervail van het Dingeshof 2014 Top ten finishes at major internationals including 2014 World Equestrian Games
Rebbeca M 2021 Win in Grand Prix of Longines Global Champions Tour in Portugal

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Sources

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