Thomas Muller wins gold medal

Thomas Muller, the Bayern Munich forward, celebrated his involvement in Germany's Olympic triumph as his co-owned horse, Checker, won gold in individual show jumping at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ridden by Christian Kukuk, Checker was the only horse to clear all hurdles in the final round, marking Germany's first individual show jumping gold in 28 years. Muller expressed his excitement on social media, stating, 'It's golden - we are Olympic winners,' and credited Kukuk for his achievement. The 34-year-old footballer, who recently retired from international play and is preparing for his 17th season with Bayern, has amassed an impressive 33 trophies throughout his career, including a World Cup title in 2014. Muller, who trains horses with his wife, played a significant role in supporting Kukuk's success during the competition. The victory is particularly meaningful as it ends a long wait for Germany in this event, dating back to 1996 for their last gold medal.