Equestrian chief: China on course to be galloping success

After a century, Olympic equestrian events have returned to their roots in Paris, set against the grand backdrop of the Chateau de Versailles. First introduced at the 1900 Paris Games, and revisited in 1924, these historic competitions once again take center stage in the City of Light.

The equestrian events kicked off on Saturday and drew large crowds, as riders and their equine partners competed under sunny skies. On Monday, Great Britain triumphed in the team eventing, while host nation France and Japan secured the silver and bronze medals. Germany's Michael Jung clinched the individual eventing title.

"I think that we are here in the most beautiful venue of the Olympic Games, in the Palace of Versailles," said Ingmar De Vos, president of the International Equestrian Federation. "I feel how different the equestrian events are in Paris, compared with any other games."