Lennon takes gold after testing jump-off

IRELAND’S Dermott Lennon crowned himself king of the world yesterday, winning the individual title at the World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain.

The Banbridge, Co Down, rider became the first Irishman to do so since the competition’s inception in 1953.

Lennon, who was a member of Ireland’s European Championship winning team last year, was elated after beating more than 90 of the world’s best riders: “To win here, you cannot ask for better and the good thing is the title lasts for four years.”