An oppressively hot and humid day saw some lovely tests and also the shocking elimination of the US team.
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Germany’s Jung becomes the first three-time individual champion as eventing comes to a close at the Paris Olympics.
Germany's Michael Jung grabs Olympic gold for the 3rd time in his career; Great Britain edges France and Japan for the team honours.
"Marginal gains and a positive trajectory for the athletes" as Canada misses its 8th-place goal, but sees some bright moments.
The draw deciding starting orders for the 15 countries has been held; the Grand Prix takes place over two days.
Michael Jung of Germany nudges Great Britain’s Laura Collett out of first place, while Team Canada improves to 11th.
A rare warning card for use of rollkur has been belatedly issued in Paris – but only after the world's most influential animal rights organisation intervened.
Germany’s Michael Jung moves into the individual lead but his country loses a rider on course; host France in silver medal position.
The veteran team of Mike Winter, Karl Slezak, and Jessica Phoenix are looking forward to Saturday's cross-country test.
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.