Paris 2024 Equestrian: All results, as Jessica von Bredow-Werndl lands more gold for Germany in individual dressage
Following Germany's team dressage victory yesterday, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl was back on top of the Paris 2024 podium on Sunday, 4 August, having clinched the individual dressage gold medal in Versailles.
Silver went to another German equestrian star in Isabell Werth, while Charlotte 'Lottie' Fry of Great Britain took the bronze.
Despite Werth's early lead, Bredow-Werndl delivered a dressage masterclass in musicality and harmony set to classic French music. Aboard her remarkable mare, TSF Dalera BB, von Bredow-Werndl delivered a breathtaking Grand Prix Freestyle performance that earned an impressive score of 90.093 percent, the only one to break the 90-percent barrier on the final day of the dressage competition.
Her compatriot, the legendary Werth, secured the silver medal with Wendy, achieving a score of 89.614 percent. This medal marks Werth's 14th Olympic medal, further cementing her legacy as the most decorated Olympic equestrian and German athlete of all time. Just a day prior, Werth had also celebrated a team gold in the Grand Prix special.
Joining the German equestrian legends on the podium was Great Britain's Fry, who delivered a stellar performance with Glamourdale to earn 88.971 percent and the bronze medal. Fry's achievement held deep personal significance, as her late mother had competed in dressage at Barcelona 1992 alongside Carl Hester, Fry's teammate.
The final competitor, Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, who had outscored von Bredow-Werndl in the Grand Prix Special, aimed for gold with her horse Freestyle. Despite an engaging pop compilation, a few costly errors led to a score of 88.093 percent, placing her fifth.
The historic grounds of Château de Versailles hosted the event, with thousands of fans packing the stands to witness equestrian excellence. Freestyle competition allowed athletes to showcase their horses using music of their choice, adding a layer of creativity and personal flair to the ring.
The dressage events at the Paris 2024 concluded with these spectacular performances, but the equestrian excitement continues with the individual jumping medal still to be contested.
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Equestrian: Dressage individual Grand Prix podium
Gold: Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, Germany
Silver: Isabell Werth, Germany
Bronze: Charlotte Fry, Great Britain
Follow all results on Olympics.com