Geneva, 23 Could 2023 – CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is acknowledged as some of the stunning horse reveals on the worldwide equestrian calendar, staged within the magnificent Villa Borghese gardens within the Italian capital from 25-28 Could. The four-day occasion will showcase intense competitors from the very best horse and rider combos on the present leaping circuit, concluding on Sunday 28 Could with the 5* Rolex Gran Premio Roma.
The present has a wealthy historical past, with roots courting again greater than a century. Combining magnificence and elegance with world-class sport and athleticism, it attracts rivals from all over the world. Rolex turned Official Timekeeper of the present, in addition to Title Sponsor of the esteemed Grand Prix, the Rolex Gran Premio Roma, in 2018.
The organizers have striven for steady enchancment for the reason that present’s inception in 1922, making certain the occasion’s stature as some of the revered within the equestrian calendar, and in 2018, the 18th century oval was re-grassed returning it to its unique splendour. In addition to the Rolex Gran Premio Roma, the present hosts a Nations Cup, a prestigious crew competitors that includes the very best present jumpers from the world over representing their nations.
The Rolex Gran Premio Roma has been gained by among the greatest present leaping horse and rider combos within the historical past of the game, with earlier successful riders together with Rodrigo Pessoa in 2009 and Eric Lamaze in 2011 and 2014.
This yr, a number of athletes will journey to the Everlasting Metropolis with hopes of etching their names into the historical past books of CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena. Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs will probably be trying to emulate his uncle Markus Fuchs, who gained the distinguished Grand Prix in 2001, however will face stiff competitors from former World No. 1 Daniel Deusser from Germany.
Martin Fuchs acknowledged: “CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is among the most picturesque and prestigious reveals on this planet; it’s such an unbelievable setting being positioned within the coronary heart of such a historic and vibrant metropolis. As with all Rolex Grands Prix, the usual of competitors will probably be wonderful, requiring talent and horsemanship to win.”
Virginie Chevailler
Rolex SA
virginie.chevailler@rolex.com
Merrick Haydon
rEvolution
mhaydon@revolutionworld.com
