Britain’s first Olympic gold of Paris 2024, records broken, and champions crowned: all the stories as eventing signs off

The Olympic team and individual eventing competitions at Versailles concluded in fabulous style today (29 July) with Britain successfully defending team GOLD, plus there were new records set as more wonderful stories unfolded on a dazzling day for equestrian sport. Here’s the lowdown on the Olympic eventing results.

Britain’s trio of Ros Canter (Lordships Graffalo), Tom McEwen (JL Dublin) and Laura Collett (London 52) jumped to glory, securing a record fifth Olympic eventing team gold – Britain’s first gold medal of Paris 2024 – in a scintillating team final

• Find out how Britain become the most successful Olympic eventing team in the sport’s history

Ros was the first British rider to jump, putting a solid performance on the board

• Read what Ros had to say after her round

Tom McEwen was Mr Cool in the high-octane Versailles arena, with his clear helping secure the team title

• Find out Tom’s thoughts on riding under pressure

The supportive French crowd had even more to cheer about when their riders secured a team medal for the home side – while Japan bagged a first Olympic eventing medal after a challenging start to the day

• Discover more about the story behind the team silver and bronze medal-winning sides

After a quick break, it was time for the individual final – and yet more record-breaking performances. Eventing master Michael Jung won a third individual Olympic title – the first rider to do so – with a wow-factor performance aboard Chipmunk FRH

• Read how Michael won

Chris Burton, who returned to the sport after switching to showjumping, landed individual silver with a borrowed ride

• Read more on Chris’s silver medal-winning story

Laura Collett won her first individual senior championship medal just hours after helping Britain to team gold with London 52

• Find out more about Laura’s bronze medal

While Tom and “Dubs” put in yet another beautiful showjumping round to finish fourth, on their dressage score

• Read about Tom’s performance in the individual final

All three members of the gold medal-winning British team made it through to the individual final, with Ros opting for a change of tactics ahead of the second round of showjumping that really paid off

• Find out what Ros changed

And finally, although it didn’t impact on the gold medal, discussion about Ros’s controversial flag penalties rumbles on

• Read Ros’ views, and what Dickie Waygood had to say on why the lengthy appeal process didn’t go the Brits’ way

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Lucy Elder

H&H senior news writer

Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.