O'Connor jumps to glorious gold for Ireland

Showjumper Cian O’Connor tonight won the first gold medal for the Irish team at the Athens Olympics.

O'Connor jumps to glorious gold for Ireland
Fri, 27 Aug, 2004 - 21:58

Showjumper Cian O’Connor tonight won the first gold medal for the Irish team at the Athens Olympics.

The 25-year-old rider, who lives in Rathoat, County Meath, took first place in the Showjumping final with a flawless final round on his horse Waterford Crystal.

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