August 2024’s update from the FEI World Rankings tables have been released and details are included below. Find out the main movers and shakers for the month in the senior World Rankings, as well as a special spotlight on the FEI Para Dressage World Individual Ranking for this month’s special “Ranking Spotlight”.
Longines Rankings – Henrik von Eckermann remains at the top
Few changes in the new Longines Rankings for the month of August, with nine athletes remaining in the top 10. No changes in the top three, with Henrik von Eckermann’s (SWE) leading the pack with 3505 points. Britain’s Ben Maher (3400 points) remains second while Max Kühner (AUT) closes out the top three, with 3150 points.
Following Kühner, Steve Guerdat (SUI) is fourth with 3080 points, ahead of Frenchman Julien Epaillard (2988 points), who remains fifth. USA’s Kent Farrington is sixth (2899 points), followed by Simon Delestre (FRA) and Richard Vogel (GER), with 2732 and 2695 points respectively. Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs drops to ninth on 2673 points, while Paris 2024 Individual Gold medalist Christian Kukuk (GER) rounds up the top 10 with 2598 points.
Longines League of Nations™ Ranking – Ireland reclaims top spot
Only one month later, Ireland is back at the top of the Longines League of Nations Ranking, with 13,747 points. The previous leader, France (13,605 points), is now second followed by Great Britain (12,983 points), who have surpassed the United States (12,941). There are no more changes within the top 10, with Belgium (12,059 points), Germany (11,986 points), Switzerland (11,450 points), Sweden (11,116 points) and Netherlands (10,752 points) from fifth to ninth places
The battle to qualify for the next edition of the Longines League of Nations remains tight. Italy holds 10th place with 10,263 points, but Canada is keeping the pressure on the Italians, trailing only 206 points behind.
FEI Dressage World Ranking – Athletes: Isabell Werth takes the lead!
Just by a mere three-point difference, Isabell Werth (GER) has dethroned long-term number one Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER). Werth is now the new World number one with 2149 points, after her stunning performance at the CDIO5* in Aachen (GER), along Wendy de Fontaine. Her fellow countrywoman von Bredow-Werndl is just three points behind. Following the German duo is Charlotte Fry (GBR), who maintains her third position with 2062 points.
FEI Dressage World Ranking – Horses: TSF Dalera BB remains number one
TSF Dalera BB (2146 points) is still the undisputed leader in the FEI Dressage World Ranking – Horses for yet another month. Wendy de Fontaine (1982 points) has climbed eight spots to claim the second position, while Glamourdale rounds-up the top three on 1941 points.
FEI Eventing World Athlete Ranking: Tom McEwen ascends to the top
Great Britain’s Tom McEwen (561 points) is the brand new leader of the FEI Eventing World Athlete Ranking after climbing two positions. Former leader, Rosalind Canter is now second, with 519 points, followed by fellow countryman Oliver Townend, third on 492 points. Belgium’s Lara de Liedekerke-Meier (470 points) and United States’ Boyd Martin (458 points) round-up the top five.
FEI Driving World Ranking – Four-in-Hand / Pairs / Singles: Exell, Bruder and Hölle remain leaders
No changes at the top of the Driving rakings. Martin Hölle (HUN) remains at the top position of the Pairs category, with 70 points, while Kelly Bruder (CAN) remains at the top of the Singles discipline on 86 points, ahead of Marie Schiltz (GER). Meanwhile, Boyd Exell (AUS) continues to maintain his strong leadership of the Four-in-Hand with 247 points.
FEI Para Dressage World Individual & Team Ranking: Mari Durward – Akhurst and Team USA still at the top
Britain’s Mari Durward – Akhurst leads the Individual Ranking on 1583 points, closely followed by Sara Morganti (ITA) and Tobias Thorning Jørgensen (DEN). Team USA (1352 points) hold the leadership of the Team ranking, only six points ahead of Team Germany.
FEI Endurance Riders and Trainer World Ranking – France retains the top spots
France still dominates both Endurance rankings. On one hand, Melody Theolissat remains number one among the Athletes with 1088 points, followed by Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi (UAE), only 26 points behind the leader. In the Trainers’ ranking, Samuel Bettenfeld (FRA) remains leader with 1241 points, followed by Abdelhak Kaddouri (BRN), who is second with 1143 points.
Ranking Spotlight
Sara Morganti (ITA) has completed a significant ascent from 105th to second place in the FEI Para Dressage World Individual Ranking. Thanks to her outstanding performance at the CPEDI3* in Omago (ITA), the current World & European Champion and her mare Mariebelle earned four victories and now Morganti sits only seven points behind the current number one, Britain’s Mari Durward – Akhurst
Feature Image: Isabell Werth (GER), new number 1 of the FEI Dressage World Ranking – Athletes, competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with Wendy de Fontaine. FEI / Benjamin Clark
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