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After growing up watching World Cup Finals on worn-out VHS tapes, American equestrian Kent Farrington finally claimed his first individual title in front of a roaring home crowd in Texas. The 45-year-old world number two led the competition from start to finish with two exceptional mares across three intense days.
American equestrian Kent Farrington is two victories away from his first World Cup championship after winning back-to-back competitions in Texas. The seasoned rider and his 12-year-old mare Greya are making it look easy at the sport's biggest event.
American equestrian Kent Farrington has taken commanding control of the World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, winning both opening rounds with two different horses. He heads into Sunday's championship with a perfect score and a partnership that's hitting its stride at exactly the right moment.
American equestrian Kent Farrington dominated the second round of show jumping's biggest championship, putting himself in pole position to win his first World Cup title. The veteran rider and his remarkable mare Greya are making it look easy in Fort Worth.
American showjumper Kent Farrington took first place in the opening round of the FEI Jumping World Cup Finals on home turf in Fort Worth, Texas. The crowd favorite and his 12-year-old mare Toulayna delivered a flawless performance that thrilled the hometown fans.
Valerie Grenier delivered a commanding performance to win the giant slalom at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway, marking her biggest victory of the season. Meanwhile, Mikaela Shiffrin secured her latest Overall World Cup title with a clutch final run.
American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin just made history by securing her 110th World Cup victory, more than any alpine skier ever. The 29-year-old also clinched her ninth slalom season title at the World Cup Finals.
Italian alpine skier Dominik Paris stunned the World Cup finals with back-to-back victories after a winless season, proving age is just a number. The 36-year-old veteran from the Dolomites conquered brutal snow conditions to claim his 26th career World Cup win.
Italian veteran Dominik Paris proved age is just a number, capturing both downhill and Super-G titles at the World Cup Finals in Norway. The 36-year-old's back-to-back speed victories mark his second consecutive year achieving this impressive feat.
Kevin Kohmann became only the second U.S. rider this century to qualify for three consecutive World Cup Finals on the same horse. His second-place finish in Wellington secured his ticket to Texas aboard his 17-year-old partner, Dünensee.