Show jumper Kukuk wins with “Checker” at the Olympics. Football star Thomas Müller, owner of his horse, congratulated him with a video message.
An image that only football star Thomas Müller (34) can create: With his own gold medal from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil around his neck, a stuffed horse on his shoulder, a huge dog portrait in the background and a fruit plate in front of him, the sports professional congratulates another sports professional on his gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris: show jumper Christian Kukuk (34) had won the competition with the horse “Checker”.
Thomas Müller: “It was breathtaking”
“Hats off to Checker, hats off to Christian Kukuk,” Müller praises the Olympic champion and the horse owned by the Bavarian. “This is my gold medal and you won gold, dear Christian. Gold at the Olympics with Checker. It was breathtaking,” Müller enthuses in the .
He also thanked “everyone who was involved”. In this context, he also sent special thanks to his coach at the FC Bayern Munich football club, the Belgian Vincent Kompany (38): “This morning – thanks also to our coach, we only had training at lunchtime today – I was able to watch the ride live. Not only did I have goosebumps, but I was also incredibly nervous. My pulse was at least 15 beats higher,” says Müller about the exciting event.
“Hippological greetings to all”
With “hippological greetings to all – equestrian sport in Germany is impressive […] I’m extremely excited. Now let’s have fun, let’s celebrate,” the equestrian fan concluded his message, which he published with the comment “Simply adorable – we’re Olympic champions.”
Thomas Müller and his wife (since 2009), dressage rider Lisa Müller (34), live near Munich and breed horses there.
in June 2024 about his fascination with animals and equestrian sports: “For me, it’s a great balance to football. My wife is to blame for that – she infected me with the horse virus. The horse itself is a majestic animal […] But overall, horses are very friendly creatures, they are partners and companions, they radiate calm – and at the same time power and elegance,” he enthused.
Source: Stern
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