‘The bubble had to burst – but they’ll come back even stronger’: eventing performance manager reflects on Britain’s elimination at Blenheim European Championships

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It wasn’t the Brits’ day at the Agria Blenheim European Championships, with four British rider cross-country falls and the team being eliminated. Britain have won team gold at the past two Olympics and were bidding for a hat-trick of European golds. However, this week reminded us of the unpredictability of sport and that even brilliant horses are not machines. Just as at the Pratoni World Championships in 2022, the Brits came in as favourites and will emerge without a team medal. “The British team have had a fantastic run of success in recent years, but sport goes in cycles and the bubble has to burst at some point.