Tag: Edwina Tops-Alexander

Cannes Stars Race to Victory in the Global Champions League of Monaco Reclaiming Championship Lead

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 05, 2024 – In sensational style Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, rocketed to the top of the podium for the third time this season under the lights in GCL Monaco. U25 rider Sophie Hinners (GER) onboard Iron Dames Singclair and Kim […]

“You Can Only Dream of This!” Gilles Thomas Thrives in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – May 05, 2024 – For the third time this season, the Belgium National anthem rang out in the Longines Global Champions Tour arena as first-to-go Gilles Thomas (BEL) and Luna van het Dennehof raised the roof in the sold-out Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre. Taking […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 4* at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 06, 2023 – For the first time this year, Tops International Arena is home to FEI-level competitions this week with CSI 4* rating. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) plays both the role of host and competitor, going up against the likes of Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle / St. Tropez CSI 5*

Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez, France – May 31, 2023 – It`s about time for showjumping under the sun along the French Riviera as the stars and high-flying beasts of the noble sport take to the skies during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle / St. Tropez CSI 5* […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander Masters the Course to Win the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 14, 2023 – In what was the perfect ending to an exhilarating three days of competition at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid as Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Fellow Castlefield were crowned winners of the 10th edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico Begins!

Mexico City, Mexico – April 20, 2023 – From April 20 to 23 the best equestrian circuit in the world returns to Mexico, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico presented by GNP Mexico Jumping, which this season will visit 16 exclusive cities around the world. Mexico will […]

Inclement Weather Forces Change of Schedule at the LGCT of Miami Beach this Week

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 10, 2023 – Due to extreme weather conditions the schedule for the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5* & CSI 2* has been revised to now take place from 13 – 16 April. We understand the anticipation and […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Catenda Blaze to First at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 27, 2023 – Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Catenda were a force to be reckoned with on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The duo teamed up for the win in the €27,400 Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Trophy Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. A star-studded […]

Gregory Wathelet & Iron Man van de Padenborre are the Super Heroes in €100,000 Le Saut Hermès CSI 5* at Paris

Paris, France – March 19, 2022 – The main event of this second day of competition, the Saut Hermès CSI 5* saw the eight best female riders and the ten best male riders from yesterday’s Prix Hermès Sellier CSI 5* doing battle. The final ranking for this 1m55 […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €3,510,000 GCL Super Cup Final CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 20, 2021 – It’s showtime for showjumping on Super Sunday at the 2021 Global Champions League Prague Playoffs with the richest class in the sport taking place, the €3,510,000 Global Champions League Super Cup CSI 5*. The Madrid in Motion, Paris Panthers, Berlin Eagles, […]

Valkenswaard United Lead the Chase for the 2021 Global Champions League Title

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – October 05, 2021 –  After the 13th stage of the Global Champions League (GCL) last month in Rome, the Valkenswaard United have jumped ahead of the pack in the title chase, having registered 277 points until then, a lead of 21 points over the […]

Valkenswaard United Ride to Victory at the Global Champions League of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 18, 2021 – The iconic pairing of Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) kept cool heads under extreme pressure today in the dramatic GCL of Rome second round to catapult into the top spot after delivering flawless clear rounds onboard H&M All In and […]

Australian Showjumpers Allowed to Compete as Individuals at the Olympic Games

Homebush, Australia – July 23, 2021 – The Australian Olympic Committee has been informed that Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Katie Laurie (AUS) will be permitted to compete in the Individual Jumping competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman, has welcomed the decision to allow […]

Equestrian Australia Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Sydney, Australia – July 04, 2021 – Earlier last week, Equestrian Australia, the governing entity for equestrian Sports in Australia, released a statement confirming all equestrian team members for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Equestrian Australia states the following in their statement: “We wish to congratulate […]

Valkenswaard United Dominate Again to Win Global Champions League of Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 19, 2021 – Valkenswaard United duo Edwina Tops-Alexander and home hero Peder Fredricson defeated pole sitters London Knights in an exhilarating battle at GCL Stockholm Presented by Fastator.  There was a fantastic atmosphere in Sweden’s historic Olympic Stadium as today’s sporting drama unfolded in […]

Valkenswaard United Win Soar to Victory in Global Champions League of Saint Tropez

St. Tropez, France – May 29, 2021 – Valkenswaard United’s pairing of Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) took a spectacular win in an edge-of-the-seat showdown at the GCL of Ramatuelle / Saint-Tropez, sharply cutting Shanghai Swans’ overall ranking lead. Just metres from the beautiful Mediterranean shoreline […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Simple Guide to Walking Strides

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 08, 2021 – Learn from one of the best with Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s (AUS) simple guide to walking strides and why it is important. What are show jumping distances?In order to ride combinations and distances confidently, it is important for the rider to know […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander Out due to Injury

Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) has been sidelined from competition after sustaining an injury last Friday while competing at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The two-time Longines Global Champions Tour wishes to be back in the ring soon, hopefully for the first leg of […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Icarus Master the Course to Win €95,000 Two-Round Class CSI 5* at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 13, 2020 – Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) showed his class and skill today winning the €95,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*, an individual 1.50/1.55m competition over two explosive rounds of top-class action. The competition went down to the wire as the field of 20 fought […]

Frederick de Backer’s 20 Questions with Edwina Tops-Alexander

Valkenswaard, Netherlands – July 18, 2020 – Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) has asked her burning 20 questions to some of the biggest names in show jumping, but now it’s her turn to switch sides, and answer 20 questions from Frederick de Backer! From the three things on her ‘bucket list’, to which […]

Edwina Tops All-Time LGCT Earnings Ranking List

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 31, 2020 – A two-time champion of the Longines Global Champions Tour (2011 & 2012), Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) leads all riders in total earnings while competing in the Formula 1 of showjumping. Besides being successful in the most important circuit of the noble […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Emily Moffitt

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 25, 2020 – London Knights Team Owner Emily Moffitt (GBR) takes part in Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s this week, and gives us new insights into her life and personality. In this exclusive show, find out about Emily’s hidden talent, where she sees herself […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Dani G. Waldman

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 22, 2020 – She’s one of the most recognisable faces on the circuit, but how well do you know Dani G. Waldman? Find out everything from her favourite meal, to her favourite LGCT event, and more, as Edwina Tops-Alexander asks her our quick […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Latisha de Regor Top €26,000 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – Saturday, February 01, 2020 – Edwina Tops Alexander (AUS) and Latisha de Regor triumphed in the €26,000 Jump-off Class CSI 3* for the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy on Saturday during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, […]

Blockbuster Lineup Revealed for €12 Million GC Prague Playoffs

Prague, Czech Republic – November 14, 2019 – The blockbuster line up for the GC Prague Playoffs can be revealed today with awesome rider and horse power heading to the big showdown of 2019 with only one week to go. An incredible field of the world’s greatest show […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of New York to Support JustWorld International Charity

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 06, 2019 – JustWorld will be the official charity supported by Longines Global Champions Tour of New York where the finals of the 2019 series will take place for the first time. The spectacular new event, taking place September 27 – 29, 2019, […]

Saint Tropez Pirates Take the Helm at Global Champions League of Paris

Paris, France – July 05, 2019 – The formidable St Tropez Pirates combination of Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) with Veronese Teamjoy and Pieter Devos (BEL) with Claire Z powered to pole position in Paris, finishing abreast of three teams on a clean score yesterday. Jessica Springsteen (USA) & RMF Zecilie The […]

It’s On! Global Champions League of Mexico City Hot Picks

Mexico City, Mexico – April 13, 2019 – The countdown is almost over for the much anticipated decider to the Global Champions League of Mexico City! All 16 teams will be back to battle it out to be crowned the winners in this afternoon’s GCL of Mexico City […]

Interview: €1,250,000 LGCT Super Grand Prix Champion Edwina Tops-Alexander

Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) has not only secured the Longines Global Champions Tour title twice in her career, but last month added a new accolade to her long list of achievements by becoming the first ever winner of the prestigious LGCT Super Grand Prix – fending off 15 of the […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander & California Excel in €1,250,000 LGCT Super Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and California faced down phenomenal pressure to win the first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix as runner up Ludger Beerbaum declared the new GC Playoffs a “milestone in the history of show jumping.“ The €1.25 million showdown took place in front of a […]