PRESS RELEASES - GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR |
2006 |
September 22, 2006
Lanaken (BEL) |
Rodrigo Pessoa Wins the Grand Prix, and Ludo Philippaerts Wins the Tour! Global Champions Tour Final, sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide
Two of the best riders in the world will have their names immortalized with the inaugural Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide. Olympic Champion Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil won the final event in the Tour, the €150,000 VDL Groep Grand Prix at CSI4* Lanaken (BEL) while another Olympian, Ludo Philippaerts of Belgium, rode away with €250,000 in bonus money after topping the overall Global Champions Tour rankings.
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September 22, 2006
Lanaken (BEL) |
Global Showdown at Lanaken Global Champions Tour Final, sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide
The world's best have gathered in Lanaken, the small town at the eastern edge of Belgium, neighbouring the Netherlands and Germany, for the grand finale of the Global Champions Tour.
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September 18, 2006
Lanaken (BEL) |
Who will win the big money? Global Champions Tour Final, sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide
The biggest winner of the Global Champions Tour 2006 is confirmed: Ludo Philippaerts, who collected 111,500 euros in total prize money with his spectacular victories in Monte-Carlo (MON) and Estoril (POR), cannot be caught when the final leg of the Tour is held on September 24 in Lanaken. Accordingly, the Belgian will earn a bonus of 250,000 euros. "I am getting so much response to this victory by lots of people. Our papers have been full of the news," says Philippaerts. "And of course it’s always great to win such an amount of money!"
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August 20, 2006
Valkenswaard (NED) |
Leopold van Asten has his Sponsor Dancing
The arena of Stal Tops morphed into a madhouse when VDL Groep team rider Leopold van Asten won Sunday’s VDL Groep Grand Prix at CSI5* Valkenswaard. Acting as the fifth leg of the Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide, the Grand Prix saw a total of 50 riders attempt the 1.60m track set by course designer Christa Jung (GER). Of the 18 riders who returned for the second round, 10 had been clear in the first round. Half of them again managed to be clear to advance to the all-deciding jump-off.
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August 16, 2006
Valkenswaard (NED) |
Valkenswaard prepares for fifth leg of Global Champions Tour
The completion of the CSI2* Horse Festival Valkenswaard was a good lead-in to the CSI5* that will take place from August 17-20 at the home show of the Global Champions Tour initiator, Jan Tops. The show will mark the fifth of the six legs that comprise the Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide. It is the final opportunity for riders to increase their GCT ranking before the final of the first edition of the GCT is held on September 25 in Lanaken (BEL).
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July 23, 2006
Estoril, Portugal |
Ludo Philippaerts is Unstoppable
The fourth leg of the Global Champions Tour (GCT), sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide, became cause for celebration for Ludo Philippaerts. The Belgian, who had already won two classes during CSI5* Estoril, emerged victorious in Sunday's 150,000 euros "Costa do Estoril" Grand Prix.
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July 22, 2006
Estoril, Portugal |
Philippaerts Delighted to Win in Estoril
In the first big class of CSI5* Estoril, worth 40,000 Euros, the leader of the Global Champions Tour ranking, Ludo Philippaerts, was successful once again. In the 1.50m jump-off round, the Belgian crossed the finish line riding Parco in 39.72 seconds. He took tremendous joy in the fact that he finished in front of his fellow countryman Dirk Demeersman, who’s time was 40.54 seconds. “He beat me last week in the Grand Prix at a Belgian international show," explained Philippaerts of the rivalry. "I was first to go and we were really quick, and then he came at the end and beat me. This morning, I told him, if you go clear I am going to beat you today!” And that’s exactly what he did. In the end, it was third place for Demeersman and Clinton as Jessica Kürten (IRL) and Castle Forbes Maike became the runner-ups in a time of 40.48 seconds.
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July 20, 2006
Estoril, Portugal |
CSI Estoril – Top Sport Jumps Into Holiday Destination
Portugal will host the fourth leg of the Global Champions Tour (GCT) during CSI5* Estoril from July 21-23. The horse show offers 330.000 euros in prize money and will be ranked as a 5-star event by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) for the first time.
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June 27, 2006
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
belgians cash in at monaco
For the second time, Belgian Olympian Ludo Philippaerts received a princely sum for his victory in the Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco held Saturday, June 24. Having received accolades from Prince Rainier for his victory in 2001, this time the 43-year-old was presented with the trophy by Prince Albert II of Monaco.
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June 24, 2006
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Tops Stables is Tops in Monaco
The second day of the Jumping International de Monte-Carlo marked great success for Jan Tops, the man behind the Global Champions Tour (GCT). Australian competitor Edwina Alexander, who rides for Tops Stables, won Friday's featured event, the Prix Mediterranean Netwerk s.a.m., riding Isovlas Socrates. In addition, Daniel Deusser (GER), who also competed for the Tops Stables, finished as the runner-up with Aktion Pur. Olympic Champion Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) took third place with Oasis.
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June 23, 2006
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
100,000 Euros Raised for JustWorld International
At the JustWorld International Charity Gala held Thursday evening, June 22, during the CSI Jumping International de Monte-Carlo, the Global Champions Tour raised money for a good cause.
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June 22, 2006
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
hot start in monaco
The American riders enjoyed great success on the opening day of Jumping International de Monte-Carlo running June 22 to 24. In the 1.25m Invitational Class, Anna McWane was by far the fastest with Rusi. In the 1.35m Invitational Class, Alexa Weeks and Riane were the winning team while McWane placed third, this time riding Vincent.
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June 21, 2006
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
CN WorldWide Presents Charity Gala at CSI Monaco
Freight carrier CN WorldWide, premier sponsor of the Global Champions Tour (GCT), will present a charity gala on Thursday, June 22, for the benefit of JustWorld International (JWI), the official charity of the Global Champions Tour. The gala takes place during the CSI**** Jumping International de Monte Carlo, staged in the famous harbour of Monaco from June 22 to 24. A minimum donation of 75,000 euro will be presented to JWI, a not-for-profit organization working in impoverished countries for the benefit of underprivileged children.
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June 11, 2006
Cannes, France
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Thomas Frühmann Celebrates Victory in Cannes
"A tough challenge for the horses," is how winner Thomas Frühmann described the second leg of the Global Champions Tour. In the Grand Prix of Cannes held Saturday, June 10, Frühmann and his partner, The Sixth Sense, were the only ones to remain clear over two rounds plus a jump-off.
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June 9, 2006
Cannes, France
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Second Leg of the Global Champions Tour – The Goal is Monaco
The second leg of the Global Champions Tour (GCT) set for Saturday, June 10, at CSI Cannes promises to be thrilling. Such famous names as Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Ludo Philippaerts (BEL) scored victories early in the week at the CSI**** event, proving they are in top form heading into the main event.
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June 7, 2006
Cannes, France
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Global Champions Tour Comes to Europe
Following a successful opening competition in the 'Sunshine State' of Florida, the Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN WorldWide, lands on European soil in June. The second leg of the richest series in show jumping will take place during CSI Cannes from June 8-10, which this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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June 5, 2006
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Riviera Tour Off to Strong Start in Saint Tropez
The first FEI-sanctioned horse show ever held at the gorgeous Polo Club of Saint Tropez was a resounding success. The competitors, sponsors, and media were all impressed by the premises and the infrastructure of the CSI*** event. The competitors were especially pleased by the good footing, and felt that the stabling was excellent.
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April 27, 2006
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Riviera Tour Celebrates Premiere in May
Top sport, royalty and lots of sun: the inaugural Riviera Tour will be held in May and July – a sequence of four top-class show jumping events within five weeks on selected locations of the Côte d’Azur. The kick-off will be the Saint-Tropez International Horse Show from May 26 to 28 (CSI***) and June 3 to 5 (CSI**).
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March 5, 2006
Wellington, Florida |
Norman Dello Joio Launches Global Champions Tour with a Victory
A victory for American Olympian Norman Dello Joio officially opened the eagerly anticipated Global Champions Tour on Sunday, March 5, in Wellington, Florida.
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March 4, 2006
Wellington, Florida |
Tim Gredley Wins 'Jump for a Just World' Grand Prix, Presented by Chesapeake Petroleum
A victory for American Olympian Norman Dello Joio officially opened the eagerly anticipated Global Champions Tour on Sunday, March 5, in Wellington, Florida.
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March 3, 2006
Wellington, Florida |
Global Champions Tour Crosses Borders with Welcome Party
A welcome party was held Thursday, March 2, at Vendetta Farm to launch the Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN Worldwide, an innovative new show jumping series that crosses continents to link together six of the most prestigious competitions in the world.
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February 26, 2006
Wellington, Florida |
JustWorld International Named Official Charity of Global Champions Tour
JustWorld International has been selected as the official charity of the Global Champions Tour set to launch at the Winter Equestrian Festival from March 1-5, 2006, in Wellington, FL.
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