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Great Britain win team eventing GOLD for the first time since 1972 after strong showjumping display on final day of competition... and individual medals could follow today
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Great Britain's eventers took a glorious gold medal in the team competition in Tokyo.
The trio of Oliver Townend, Laura Collett and Tom McEwen prevailed in the final showjumping round after going into the day with a near impregnable lead of 17.9 penalties. Even though that was cut to 13.9 at the end of the night, it was still enough for glory.
Final British rider Townend had the luxury of knowing he could knock four fences down and still win gold, such was the team's dominance.
Great Britain's eventing team won the gold medal for the first time since the 1972 Olympics
Oliver Townend, Laura Collett (above) and Tom McEwen produced GB's 11th gold of the Games
All three British riders
