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Thursday, 18 August 2016
The Olympic Games Rio 2016

They never gave up! Roger Yves Bost, Penelope Leprevost, Kevin Staut and Philippe Rozier showed how the seemingly impossible can be possible if you fight hard enough. After a start to the Olympic Games that resembled a nightmare – number one pair Simon Delestre and Ryan were lost due to an injury, followed by a colic for Flora de Mariposa before the same horse stumbled on day one unseating her rider Penelope Leprevost to eliminate the pair – the French bounced back strong on day one of team competition, and then even more so on the final day to win Olympic gold with only three penalties in total. Here is round by round from the French team yesterday, as well as the celebrations that followed. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.

 Support, joy and happiness as Philippe Rozier delivered a round of just a time penalty on Rahotep de Toscane…
Support, joy and happiness as Philippe Rozier delivered a round of just a time penalty on Rahotep de Toscane…

…giving his team mates the best possible start.
…giving his team mates the best possible start.

Rahotep de Toscane was perhaps the calmest of all after!
Rahotep de Toscane was perhaps the calmest of all after!

A big hug for Philippe Rozier who stepped on to the French team from his reserve position when Simon Delestre's Ryan was injured a week earlier.
A big hug for Philippe Rozier who stepped on to the French team from his reserve position when Simon Delestre's Ryan was injured a week earlier.

Maud makes sure that Rahotep de Toscane gets a little treat.
Maud makes sure that Rahotep de Toscane gets a little treat.

Philippe Rosier shows his appreciation towards his groom Maud.
Philippe Rosier shows his appreciation towards his groom Maud.

You did it!
You did it!

More to celebrate as Kevin Staut delivered the round of his life on Reveur de Hurtebise to go clear.
More to celebrate as Kevin Staut delivered the round of his life on Reveur de Hurtebise to go clear.

A happy Kevin leaving the ring.
A happy Kevin leaving the ring.

Chef d'Equipe Philippe Guerdat and Philippe Rozier to the left.
Chef d'Equipe Philippe Guerdat and Philippe Rozier to the left.

It was all down to Bosty! With a clear round or a time penalty he could secure the gold for France.
It was all down to Bosty! With a clear round or a time penalty he could secure the gold for France.

So he did, and the French could start celebrating!
So he did, and the French could start celebrating!

A very happy Philippe Guerdat!
A very happy Philippe Guerdat!

Philippe Rozier and Roger Yves Bost.
Philippe Rozier and Roger Yves Bost.

Kevin Staut and Philippe Rozier.
Kevin Staut and Philippe Rozier.

Philippe x 2: Guerdat and Rozier.
Philippe x 2: Guerdat and Rozier.

Rodrigo Pessoa came to congratulate.
Rodrigo Pessoa came to congratulate.

A hug for Flora!
A hug for Flora!

Who was quite keen on getting her Olympic ribbon.
Who was quite keen on getting her Olympic ribbon.

The cameras come for Rahotep de Toscane.
The cameras come for Rahotep de Toscane.

Kisses and ribbons!
Kisses and ribbons!

Claude makes Sydney Une Prince ready for the prize giving.
Claude makes Sydney Une Prince ready for the prize giving.

Medal time!
Medal time!

Vive la France!
Vive la France!

Scratch me.... Sydney Une Prince was not so interested in the medals...
Scratch me.... Sydney Une Prince was not so interested in the medals...

A kiss for Reveur!
A kiss for Reveur!

A happy French team!
A happy French team!

All smiles for Team Staut!
All smiles for Team Staut!

Hopla! Rosier getting ready for the lap of honour!
Hopla! Rosier getting ready for the lap of honour!

‪#‎TwoHearts‬
‪#‎TwoHearts‬

And finally the lap of honour! Congratulations Team France!
And finally the lap of honour! Congratulations Team France!



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