One final day dedicated to the Grand Prix races
This 40th edition of the Longines Champions Global Tour was a huge success. I would like to thank the entire organizing team—and especially Juliette Gorin—for their professionalism and kindness.
All day long, the spectators at the Stade des Hespérides were thrilled by the magical show put on by the world’s greatest riders.
CSI 2, Award from the City of Cannes
Once again, France shines with the victory of Jauris Tamssom and Bobine Duplessis in 34.35 seconds.
Second place also went to France, thanks to Alice Weill and Bakara Barbotiere, who clocked 35.89 seconds.
Third place went to Israel, with Haley Elizabeth Schaufeld and Farah van Klapscheutn clocking 38.40 seconds.
CSI 2, Riviera Hotel Prize
Another French victory in this event went to Inès Joly and Faylinn de Fondcombe, with a time of 35.27 seconds.
Great Britain took second place with the victory of Florence Polland and Katie Bell in 37.40 seconds.
The U.S. took third place with Sloan Hopson and Cordelia GP Z in 38.91 seconds.
CSI 2, the 40th Anniversary Prize of the Cannes International Jumping Competition, presented by Constance Hotels & Resorts
Briton Keira Stoute and Guru won this award by posting the fastest double clear round, in 41.45 seconds.
In second place were South African Genene Burnett and Vanda Phantom, with a time of 45.73 seconds.
She is followed by Britain’s Tess Carmichael and Luke Lemon, who clocked a time of 46.23 seconds.
CSI 5, Alpes-Maritimes Department Prize
Victory went to Germany’s Hans-Dieter Dreher on Prinz, who won by a landslide, crossing the finish line in under 60 seconds.
Second place went to Gilles Thomas of Belgium, riding Feromas van Beek Z.
Third place went to Ireland’s Denis Lynch riding Rubens LS la Silla.
CSI 5, Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix presented by the City of Cannes
A huge victory for Dutch rider Maikel van der Vleuten, and Beauville Z Nop, who secured a nail-biting victory in the 1.60-meter Grand Prix—the highlight of the 6th stage of the LGCT—following an incredible jump-off featuring 13 pairs, completing the course in 39.37 seconds.
Belgium took second place on the podium thanks to Pieter Devos and Mom’s Toupie de la Roque, who finished in 39.92 seconds.
Ireland’s Michael Duffy and Cinca 3 rounded out the 2023 podium with a winning time of 40.15 seconds
The evening concluded with a performance by Jean-François Pignon that grew more magical with each passing night.
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