The Golden Rider Returns to a Hero's Welcome in Germany

Will winning the Olympic gold medal in eventing change German dentist Hinrich Romeike? German RTL Regional Television covered his triumphant return home, with some nice footage of his friends and family watching his Hong Kong performances on a tv in his dental clinic and a glimpse of his horse, Marius, at home in his stable.

"Wir Sind die Goldenen Reiters!" The Germans Were Singing Loud Last Night!

Hinrich Romeike (center, with medals) and Ingrid Klimke (red shirt) and the German eventing team were singing, "Hey, hey, hey...we are the golden riders" at their victory party after winning the gold medal. The German dressage magazine St. Georg has a little collection of photos (of which this is one) from the party. You'll feel like you are there...and wonder a bit about what's on Mark Todd's buttocks! Click here to check out their party shots.

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