Football

Katharina Hemmer secures bronze, Isabell Werth goes home empty-handed

At the World Championships in Aachen, Katharina Hemmer unexpectedly won the bronze medal in the Grand Prix Spécial.

14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Katharina Hemmer secures bronze, Isabell Werth goes home empty-handed — Archive photoPhoto: Craig Maccubbin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

In an exciting decision at the Grand Prix Spécial, Katharina Hemmer pushed reigning champion Isabell Werth off the bronze podium with her final ride. Hemmer's captivating performance left the experienced Werth, who only two days earlier had won the team WM title, watching the medal ceremony from the sidelines and going home empty-handed.

The events in Aachen highlight the impressive performances of young riders in the dressage world, with Hemmer making a positive debut. Werth, one of the most successful riders in the sport, had to cope with diminished attention following the unfortunate outcome.

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