Equestrian: Nicholson 10th in German classic

New Zealand's Andrew Nicholson has finished 10th and 14th at the Luhmühlen four-star three-day event in Germany, with fellow Kiwi Caroline Powell just behind in 15th.

The event was won by German national team member Andreas Dibowski, who was at his consistent best aboard Euroridings Butts Leon.

Despite not starting at Germany, New Zealand's Mark Todd is still sitting comfortably in third spot on 15 points in the classics series.

Mary King of Britain, on 28 points, retained her lead after an eighth placing at Luhmühlen.