Calgary, Canada — September 06, 2025 — Great Britain won the $441,200 BMO Nations’ Cup CSIO 5* on Saturday, on British Day, watched by the Duchess of Edinburgh.
A dominant force in today’s competition, the reigning Olympic team gold medalists were ready for victory with a powerhouse crew under Chef d’Equipe Di Lampard: Matthew Sampson (GBR), Ben Maher (GBR), Joseph Stockdale (GBR) and Donald Whitaker (GBR).
The foursome pulled together a final team score of no penalties after two rounds. This ended a 29-year draught of BMO Nations’ Cup wins for Great Britain, in front of a packed International Ring crowd.
Eleven teams competed in round one of the competition with Germany, Great Britain, United States of America, Ireland, Belgium and Brazil advancing to round two.
“The spirit of this team is second to none, it’s come together so well this year. Three members of this team, the European silver medalists. And we’ve been building, building, but to have the win here (at Spruce Meadows). I’m so proud of them all.” Chef d’Equipe Di Lampard on her team winning the BMO Nations’ Cup.
An unfortunate final rail for Richard Vogel (GER) put the German team into second, their final team score of 4 penalty-points after two round and a total first round time 232.56 seconds. The United States also had 4 as a team score but a total first round time of 234.34 seconds.
Final Results — $441,200 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5*
1) Great Britain – 0 / 0 = 0 / 233.16
2) Germany – 0 / 4 = 4 / 232.56
3) United States – 0 / 4 = 4 / 234.34
Source: Press Release (edited) from Spruce Meadows Media
Photos: © Spruce Meadows Media / Mike Sturk / Dave Chidley
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