An inspired German team rode like true champions across country at a rain-soaked HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships at Luhmühlen, Germany today, Aug. 27. With a massive 42.3-penalty lead over Great Britain, they now have the treasured gold medal well in their sights.

France rose to bronze medal position, thanks to superb rounds by Donatien Schauly and Nicolas Touzaint. Sweden dropped down to fourth, although Sara Algotsson-Ostholt on the lovely grey mare Wega is in individual bronze position after a faultless performance.