Overview
- Christian Kukuk won his first Olympic medal with a faultless round on Checker 47.
- Germany's equestrian team now holds four gold medals and one silver at the Paris Games.
- Swedish favorite Henrik von Eckermann was eliminated after falling from his horse, King Edward.
- Swiss rider Steve Guerdat took silver, and Dutchman Maikel van der Vleuten won bronze.
- Kukuk's victory marks Germany's first showjumping gold since 1996.