COUNTDOWN TO THE ROLEX IJRC TOP 10 FINAL: NO. 7 BEN MAHER

Ben Maher (Great Britain)

Olympic champion at the Tokyo 2021 Games, team gold in London in 2012, twice the winner of team gold at the European Championships, in 2019 in Rotterdam and in 2013 in Herning.

This is the third time he has competed in the Rolex JRC Top 10 Final.

What does the Rolex IJRC TOP 10 Final mean to you?

Top Ten is a unique competition that I always dreamt of competing in. The best horse and rider combinations in the world, compete against one another for a whole year and then in this huge class that everyone wants to win.

Which horse will you be riding?

I will either rode Explosion or Ginger Blue.

You will be riding in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final as the Olympic Champion, the greatest of victories for any athlete. Does holding this important title put greater pressure on you?

This is a title that I would love to win and big competitions always come with a little more pressure than others. Riding as Olympic champion now still feels surreal but also give me great confidence.

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