# Michael Jung at Aachen World Equestrian Championships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/michael-jung-at-aachen-world-equestrian-championships
> Updated: 2026-08-15T07:00:30.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Michael Jung, a four-time Olympic champion, is competing in the FEI Eventing World Championship in Aachen riding his 18-year-old Hanoverian gelding, fischerChipmunk FRH. The championship is expected to be the final major appearance for the horse before potential retirement.

Following the cross-country phase, Jung and his horse took the lead in the individual standings after completing the course with zero penalties and earning 23.0 points. The competition has moved toward the final jumping phase, with Jung competing against athletes such as Great Britain’s Rosalind Canter and Laura Collett.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Michael Jung leads FEI Eventing World Championship after cross-country phase

Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH have moved into the lead at the FEI Eventing World Championship in Aachen after a faultless cross-country performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-jung-leads-fei-eventing-world-championship-after-cross-country-phase

### 2026-08-12: Michael Jung competes in Aachen World Equestrian Championships

Olympic equestrian champion Michael Jung competes in the World Equestrian Championships in Aachen with his horse, Chipmunk.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-jung-competes-in-aachen-world-equestrian-championships

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