Denis LynchOlympian
🇮🇪 Ireland
Best known with Lantinus — Rolex Grand Prix winner , CHIO Aachen – World Equestrian Festival 2009
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
| Year | Championship | Result | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Show | Class | Placing | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHIO Aachen – World Equestrian Festival | Rolex Grand Prix↗ | Winner | Lantinus |
From the shows results ledger — every row cited to its source.
Horses
| Horse | Years | Together |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Linked horses have their own cited EquiWiki profile.
Sources
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