Lottie Fry secures historic double at FEI World Championships in Aachen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:56 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Lottie Fry has made history by becoming the first rider to retain both individual titles at the FEI World Championships, held in Aachen, Germany. Competing on Glamourdale, Fry won the Grand Prix Special title with a score of 91.907%, nearly matching her personal best. This achievement allows her the opportunity to become the first in 60 years to complete a 'double-double' with a win in the Grand Prix Freestyle event. Fry previously claimed these titles four years ago in Herning, Denmark. The British eventing team also leads overall ahead of the final showjumping phase scheduled for Sunday.
- •Fry won the Grand Prix Special title in Aachen on August 16, 2026.
- •Her performance scored 91.907%, contributing to her title defense.
- •She aims for a second consecutive title in the Grand Prix Freestyle event.
- •GB's eventing team currently leads ahead of the final showjumping phase.
- •The championships serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Olympics.
- 12:56 PMYahoo Sports — GB's Fry claims historic double-double at Worlds
- 12:56 PMBBC Sport — GB's Fry claims historic double-double at Worlds
"Great Britain's Lottie Fry becomes the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to retain both individual titles.
"Great Britain's Lottie Fry becomes the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to retain both individual titles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:56 PMGB's Fry claims historic double-double at Worlds
Great Britain's Lottie Fry becomes the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to retain both individual titles.
- BBC SportAug 16, 2026, 12:56 PMGB's Fry claims historic double-double at Worlds
Great Britain's Lottie Fry becomes the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to retain both individual titles.
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