Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH are World Champions, completing an extraordinary week in Aachen on a record finishing score of 23.0. At 18 years old, Chipmunk adds World Championship gold to his Olympic title, delivering when the pressure was at its highest.
Great Britain take team gold with another formidable championship performance, while the USA secure bronze, Ireland book their ticket to LA and Belgium grab a crucial Olympic qualification spot.
Diarmuid, Nicole and Spike break down the performances that decided the medals, the combinations whose stock has risen and the moments that made Aachen 2026 a World Championships to remember.
Highlights
- Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH make history
- Great Britain take team gold
- The fight for the individual medals
- USA secure bronze
- Ireland and Belgium book their tickets to LA
- The standout combinations and biggest stories from Aachen
- Nicole takes us behind the scenes of an unforgettable week
Guests
Diarmuid Byrne, Nicole Brown and Peter "Spike" Milligan bring the final verdict on Aachen 2026.
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