Britain wins equestrian eventing team gold at Olympics

02/08/2021 08:55 PM

TOKYO, Aug 2 -- Britain claimed the gold medal in the equestrian eventing team at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Monday.

Team Britain, comprising of Tom McEwen, Laura Collett and Oliver Townend, finished the competition with a combined 86.30 penalties, Xinhua reported.

Australia came second with 100.20 penalties. The bronze belonged to France at 101.50.   

China, featuring Sun Huadong, Bao Yingfeng and Alex Hua Tian, ranked ninth among 14 sides with 209.60 penalties.

-- BERNAMA