A thrilling conclusion, history makers and more: catch up on today’s news from Paris 2024

There was a thrilling finish to the Olympic team dressage competition at Paris 2024 as Germany picked up a third dressage team gold medal in a row, Denmark secured their first dressage medal in recent years, and Britain enjoyed a clear sweep of success across all the equestrian disciplines in Versailles.

The slate is now wiped clean ahead of the freestyle final tomorrow, where we will get to witness combinations “dancing” to their own floorplan and chosen music (4 August).

Catch up on all today’s stories from Versailles… 

Reigning Olympic champions Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB were last to go. Their test was arguably a little below the standard that they usually produce, but it was just enough for the German team to clinch gold.

• Find out what this victory means for the German team

Britain’s Lottie Fry was the final rider of the British team to enter the arena this afternoon, piloting her world gold medal-winning partner Glamourdale. They produced a wonderful performance for the team and ensured she, plus teammates Carl Hester and Becky Moody, secured bronze.

• Read what Lottie had to say after her test, plus more reaction from the team

The Danish team won their first Olympic team dressage medal since 2008.

• Discover more about Denmark’s historic performance. 

Becky Moody got the British team off to a flying start, topping the leaderboard after the first rotation of riders.

• Read more about Becky and Jagerbomb’s personal best performance 

Carl Hester had to draw on all of his experience to get the best out of a rather spooky Fame.

• Find out what Carl had to say following his test

Isabell Werth, the most decorated Olympic dressage rider of all time, and her partnership with Wendy continued to go from strength to strength.

• Find out how their test went

Denmark’s Daniel Bachmann Andersen was another rider who had to navigate some tense moments during his test with Vayron.

• Learn more about their performance

Meanwhile, none other than Snoop Dogg, possibly one of the most famous rappers of all time, made an appearance at the dressage alongside Martha Stewart, businesswoman, writer, and television presenter. They were dressed in full dressage regalia

• Check out Snoop Dogg and his outfit

Stay tuned for more action from Paris over the next three days.

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