Henrik von Eckermann Falls in Showjumping Final

Caroline Marks of the USA clinched the Women's Surfing Gold Medal at the Paris Olympics in a nail-biting final that saw her score the winning wave just after the final horn. Marks earned a 7.50 for a flawless barrel ride, while her competitor Tatiana Weston-Webb from Brazil narrowly missed the gold with a final score of 4.50 on her last attempt. Meanwhile, in the men's individual showjumping final, Swedish rider Henrik von Eckermann suffered a shocking fall from his horse, King Edward, after losing control mid-course. Although he appeared uninjured, the incident led to his elimination and disappointment as he was a leading contender for a medal. Von Eckermann expressed embarrassment over the mishap, acknowledging it as a significant error in a high-stakes event. The gold medal in showjumping was ultimately awarded to Germany’s Christian Kukuk aboard Checker 47.