Germany sets the standard with three clears; team members will all be eligible to compete in the individual qualifier on Monday.
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Anchor rider John Whitaker, 68, who has been on more than 180 Nations Cup squads in his remarkable career, clinched the victory for the team.
Will it be another Swedish success story in Paris? Only time will tell, as 19 other nations including Canada will also be battling for the top step of the podium.
The Frenchman won on home ground for the first time just days ahead of the start of the Paris Olympics; "it gives you great energy."
The American rider bested a field of 34 in the 3* event riding Berdien to take the lion's share of the $120,000 prize money.
The Saudi Arabian rider dominated the CSI4* feature aboard Jaguar King WD on the final day of the Summer Classic in Valkenswaard.
David Arcand dominates the $50,000 Brookstreet Grand Prix, while Isabelle Lapierre lands $10,000 Hunter Derby win.
The Canadian rider took a pair of big classes during Western Family weekend, including the Odlum Brown Ltd Grand Prix.
The fourth and final week of the Summer Series kicked off with American riders dominating the feature classes.
1/ST announces two weeks of competition at the Thoroughbred racing venue in collaboration with Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour.