Germany’s Krajewski enters the equestrian history books as the very first female athlete to take the Individual Olympic Eventing title.

A final score of 50.80 put Loach and Qorry Blue d’Argouges just outside of the top 25 cut-off for advancing to the Individual Final.

Germans launch an unsuccessful protest regarding Michael Jung's 11-point frangible penalty as the team drops from second to sixth.

Robin Godel's horse Jet Set was pulled up on course, suffering an irreparable ligament injury in the lower right leg.

The good round over Derek di Grazia's Sea Forest track moves the pair from 42nd to 26th overall heading into the show jumping phase.

Jung and Chipmunk nudge Townend out of first place; Great Britain remains in the lead and Germany sits second ahead of New Zealand.

Canada's Colleen Loach sits 30th with Qorry Blue d'Argouges as 42 of 63 riders complete their dressage phase.

Qorry Blue d’Argouges passes the first horse inspection at the Tokyo Olympic Games; will be lone Canadian rep as Pavarotti is withdrawn.

A total of 63 entries move into the Tokyo spotlight over the next four days with riders ranging in age from 22 to 62.

The 19-year-old sustained a minor injury during his final prep gallop and the decision was made not to present him at the first jog.