Simon Delestre won the Grand Prix at Saut Hermès in 2019, and returns to defend his title two years later for the 2022-edition. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
This weekend it’s finally time for another edition of Saut Hermès in Paris, which this year will take place in the Grand Palais Éphémère due to renovations in the Grand Palais.
On the list of riders are the world’s very best, including world no. one and two Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), world no. three Martin Fuchs (SUI), world no. five Daniel Deusser (GER), world no. eight Scott Brash (GBR) and world no. ten Harrie Smolders (NED). Other top names include Steve Guerdat (SUI), Gregory Wathelet (BEL), John Whitaker (GBR) and Marcus Ehning (GER). The hosts of course come strong in force with Kevin Staut (FRA), Simon Delestre (FRA) and Roger Yves Bost (FRA) among the French riders on the entry list.
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