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THE phenomenal combination of Ben Maher and Explosion W topped off an incredible fortnight for Britain by winning individual Olympic showjumping gold.

In only the second time a country has retained the individual title – Germany won in 1992 and 1996 – Ben and his superstar 12-year-old ride proved unbeatable in a six-combination jump-off, with Sweden’s Peder Fredricson and All In taking a second consecutive

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