The Longines Global Champions Tour -- an elite, eight-month long showjumping competition -- is now in its 12th year. The competition visits locations all over the world, including the beaches of Miami (pictured).
Miami, USA —
The Longines Global Champions Tour -- an elite, eight-month long showjumping competition -- is now in its 12th year. The competition visits locations all over the world, including the beaches of Miami (pictured).
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Spectators look on from the water's edge.
Miami, USA —
Spectators look on from the water's edge.
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Last year's champion Rolf-Goran Bengtsson takes on a water jump in the 2012 edition.
Hamburg, Germany —
Last year's champion Rolf-Goran Bengtsson takes on a water jump in the 2012 edition.
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The Tour visited Rome in September 2016 where Netherlands' Harrie Smolders was victorious.
Rome, Italy —
The Tour visited Rome in September 2016 where Netherlands' Harrie Smolders was victorious.
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Bertram Allen of Ireland won the Paris leg of the GCT on Romanov in 2015.
Paris, France —
Bertram Allen of Ireland won the Paris leg of the GCT on Romanov in 2015.
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London will return as a host city when the Tour visits the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
London, UK —
London will return as a host city when the Tour visits the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
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In 2013, the GCT was held in the shadow of London's Olympic Park.
London, UK —
In 2013, the GCT was held in the shadow of London's Olympic Park.
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The Global Champions League was launched in 2016, the Tour's team equivalent. Here, the Rome Gladiators jump their way to victory in Madrid.
Madrid, Spain —
The Global Champions League was launched in 2016, the Tour's team equivalent. Here, the Rome Gladiators jump their way to victory in Madrid.
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Scott Brash of Miami Glory rides Hello Forever in the Global Champions League.
Monaco, France —
Scott Brash of Miami Glory rides Hello Forever in the Global Champions League.
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