Glorious gold for defending champions, Brits shine, and Hollywood A-listers: catch up on all the Olympic dressage freestyle action

The individual Olympic dressage medals went down to the wire in a superb freestyle at Paris 2024. Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB defended their Olympic title to the sound of Édith Piaf, Isabell Werth re-wrote lyrics in honour of her now Olympic silver-medallist Wendy, and Ken himself (Ryan Gosling) was in Versailles to watch the action during this world-class party at a palace.

Catch up on all of today’s stories…

Reigning Olympic champions Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB opted for the perfect French-themed soundtrack for their freestyle routine, with the pair winning individual gold with a +90% score

• Read about their gold medal-winning performance and Jessica’s connection with this dressage doyenne

Jessica also confirmed future plans for this exceptional 17-year-old mare

• Find out what the future has in store for Dalera

Their nearest rivals were their team-mates Isabell Werth and Wendy, making it a one-two for Germany in the individual competition

• Discover more about their new partnership

World champions Lottie Fry and Glamourdale earned a beautiful bronze medal for Britain, after helping the team to bronze earlier in the week

• Find out what Lottie had to say after her test

Carl Hester delivered “possibly the best freestyle I’ve ever done” on his seventh Olympic Games to finish sixth with Fame

• Read about Carl’s performance and what he had to say about discussions over his future

Becky Moody and Jagerbomb’s Tom Jones freestyle wowed judges and fans – with Hollywood A-listers Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling watching from the stands

• Discover more about this pair’s superb Olympic debut at Paris 2024

Today marks the conclusion of the Olympic dressage action at Versailles – but there is still more equestrian sport to come, as the showjumpers are back in action tomorrow

• Find out five things you absolutely cannot miss on individual Olympic showjumping qualifier day
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