Lennon sets gold standard with imperious Spanish success

DERMOTT LENNON has become the gold standard for Irish showjumping since his imperious performance last Sunday at the World Equestrian Games in Spain.

He is unique in Irish terms, achieving what no other has managed since the games’ inception in 1953. Eddie Macken came closest, finishing second in 1974 and 1978, while Commandant Gerry Mullins was fourth in 1982.

Four days after his historic win, the 33-year-old Lennon, from near Banbridge in Co Down, says his achievement is just beginning to register.