“Champions Train, Losers Complain” said the late Brosda, whose memory lives on in her Olympic Bursary and Memorial Fund.

It was an exciting conclusion to the jumping action in the Final in Versailles, with some highs and lows, thrills – and spills!

The win by the German marked the country's sweep of all individual equestrian medals at these Games; Canada knows what they need to do going forward.

None of the Canadians made the cut, but there is a slim chance that Mario Deslauriers (31st) could draw in if someone drops out.

This victory marked Great Britain’s third team title in the history of jumping at the Olympic Games; USA took silver and France bronze.

It was a nail-biter down to the final horse, as rails fell, fortunes shifted as Germany failed to hold their form and Britannia ruled.

There were a few surprises: the defending Olympic champions from Sweden placed 8th, Brazil was eliminated and Switzerland is out.

Germany sets the standard with three clears; team members will all be eligible to compete in the individual qualifier on Monday.

The Grand Prix competition decided the 10 nations qualified for Saturday’s Grand Prix Special, in which all teams will start from scratch.

Canada’s Camille Carier Bergeron and Finnlanderin have a good test but the team finishes just out of the final qualifying spot.