Winkler mourned
Hans Guenther Winkler, a German showjumping great who won five Olympic gold medals, has died. He was 91. After taking gold at the 1954 and 1955 world championships, Winkler and his mare Halla cemented their fame with a memorable performance at the 1956 Olympic equestrian events in Stockholm. Despite intense pain from a pulled muscle, Winkler remained in the saddle and Halla carried him to a flawless second round, ensuring their first Olympic gold. Four more followed, as well as a silver and bronze, before he retired in 1986. Jen O'Connell shot accurately for the Steel last night.