The German dressage team, consisting of Frederic Wandres, Isabell Werth, and Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, clinched the gold medal in the team event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris on August 3rd. This marks Germany’s fourth gold medal at these Summer Games and extends their dominance in Olympic dressage.The German team narrowly edged out Denmark and Great Britain with a score of 235.790 points, compared to Denmark’s 235.669 and Britain’s 232.492. The victory was secured in the picturesque setting of the Schlosspark of Versailles.Isabell Werth, riding her horse Wendy, played a crucial role in the team’s success. This gold medal is Werth’s eighth Olympic gold, making her the most decorated German Olympian in history. Her Olympic medal tally now stands at an impressive 13 medals – eight gold and five silver.Werth, 55, reflected on her performance, saying, ‘I am incredibly proud of Wendy. She is fantastic, to perform at such a high level at the age of 10. The small mistake on the center line was mine, I was a bit too cautious’.This victory marks Germany’s 15th team gold medal in Olympic dressage since the event’s introduction in 1928, underlining their historical dominance in the sport. The team’s success was a collective effort, with strong performances from Frederic Wandres on Bluetooth and Jessica von Bredow-Werndl on Dalera.The silver medal went to Denmark, marking their first-ever Olympic medal in team dressage. The Danish team, led by Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, expressed elation at their historic achievement.The dressage competition will continue with the individual event on Sunday, where Werth will have the opportunity to add to her already impressive medal haul.
Key points
- Germany won gold in team dressage at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Isabell Werth secured her record-breaking eighth Olympic gold medal.
- The German team narrowly beat Denmark and Great Britain with a score of 235.
- This marks Germany’s 15th team gold medal in Olympic dressage history.
790 points.
