British dressage team in medal position at Rio Olympics after an eventful day's action

Fiona Bigwood GBR riding Atterupgaar DS Orthilia, during the grand prix of the dressage competition at the Olympic Equestrian Centre in Deodoro near Rio, Brazil on 10th August 2016

(Image credit: Peter Nixon)

According to the Rio 2016 official results, the British dressage team lie in bronze medal position after the first half of the grand prix. However, due to the Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen’s early departure from the competition with Parzival after he was bitten on the face and had a toxic reaction, they only have one score on the board, that of Edward Gal and Voice (75.271%).

The results are calculated using average scores, so the Netherlands’ average is showing as Edward’s 75.271% score. The reality is that Britain is in a stronger position that the Netherlands as Spencer Wilton’s score will hopefully become the drop score. But there is some way to go, as the final team medals are decided on the results from both the grand prix and the special tests. The three best riders’ scores from each nation count.

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