Olympics-Equestrian-Germany, US lead the pack in team showjumping qualifiers

Paris 2024 Olympics - Equestrian - Jumping Team Qualifier - Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, France - August 01, 2024. Karl Cook of United States riding Caracole De La Roque in action. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

VERSAILLES (Reuters) - Germany and the United States topped the board at the Olympic showjumping team qualifiers on Thursday, ahead of Britain, Belgium and Netherlands while Switzerland, seen as one of the favourites this year, unexpectedly dropped out.

All three German riders produced flawless rides and they were the only team in the competition without a single penalty point.