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.
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The NAYC got underway in Traverse City, Michigan, with jumping and dressage teams from across the US, Canada and Mexico.
Germany sets the standard with three clears; team members will all be eligible to compete in the individual qualifier on Monday.
Dressage stars sparkle in the Olympic stadium, led by Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Dalera, as riders qualify for the Freestyle and teams jostle for the Special.
Canada’s Camille Carier Bergeron and Finnlanderin have a good test but the team finishes just out of the final qualifying spot.
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.
Michael Jung of Germany nudges Great Britain’s Laura Collett out of first place, while Team Canada improves to 11th.
The veteran team of Mike Winter, Karl Slezak, and Jessica Phoenix are looking forward to Saturday's cross-country test.
A first look at the massive (and beautiful!) Olympic track created by Paris 2024’s course designer, Pierre Le Goupil of France.
