Irish eventing team qualifies for Olympics

Ireland have qualified for next year’s Olympics after finishing in the top five of the European Eventing Championship in Punchestown.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2003 - 10:18

Ireland have qualified for next year’s Olympics after finishing in the top five of the European Eventing Championship in Punchestown.

Britain won the event, with France second and Belgium third.

Ireland’s eventing team failed to qualify for the last Olympics in Sydney.

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