Show Jumping - O'Brien Clinches Gijon Grand Prix

After a disappointing Nations Cup at Gijon this week, the Army Equitation School's Lt. David O'Brien restored Ireland's pride with a convincing Grand Prix win at the Spanish show today (Sunday), riding the Irish-bred <Boherdeal Clover> and collecting prize money of over 18000 Euro.

Lt. Shane Carey took Fifth in the Grand Prix, with <Killossery>.

Lt. David O'Brien had already won the Speed Final at Gijon on Friday with <Killossery Kruisette>.

SHOW JUMPING RESULT: CSI-A & CSIO GIJON SPAIN 24 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER 2002

GRAND PRIX BANCO HERRERO
Sunday 01/09/2002

1) Lt. DAVID O'BRIEN (IRL) BOHERDEAL CLOVER Faults 0.00/0.00 Time 40.20 Prize Money 18,200 Euro
2) ALICE DEBANY CLERO (USA) JUMBO Faults 0.00/0.00 Time 43.24 Prize Money 13,280 Euro
3) FERNANDO SARASOLA (ESP) NIKITA DE LAUBRY Faults 0.00/0.00 Time 47.58 Prize Money 7,880 Euro

5) Lt. SHANE CAREY (IRL) KILLOSSERY Faults 0.00/4.00 Time 44.41 Prize Money 3,010,00 Euro

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