New world number one crowned as leading rider knocked off top spot after 33 months

US showjumper Kent Farrington is crowned as the new world number one, taking over from Henrik von Eckermann, who reigned at the top for over two and a half years.

US showjumper Kent Farrington has taken the lead in the Longines world rankings, overtaking long-time world number one Henrik von Eckermann of Sweden.

Marking the end of an incredible era in the sport, Kent climbed above the Swedish multi-medallist in the latest standings issued by the FEI on 6 May.

Henrik had...