Werth, the German dressage phenomenon, celebrated team gold on Saturday. With this, she can boast of having won gold in seven Olympic Games. And with eight gold and six silver, she is Germany's top Olympian
A few years ago, she was on the verge of ending an outstanding championship career. What made her change her mind was no more complicated than these three words.
I regretted it.
A genuine and reasonable decision. The Werth & Wendy firm drew down applause, received standing ovations, and 89,614 from the judges. But it wasn't enough to keep ahead of teammate von Bredow-Werndl, the only rider in the OS final above the 90-percent mark with 90,093.
Britain's Charlotte Fry on Glamourdale snatched the bronze.
"Home without shame"
Patrik Kittel had set his sights on a top 10 placement. The world's sixth-ranked rider landed in 14th place on 80,854.
Together with Touchdown, he was the first out in the individual final. Despite the modest placement, Kittel leaves his fourth Olympic Games satisfied.
For me, it's a victory that he's so secure out there. It's always tough to start first, not the most enjoyable task. We can go home without shame.
What are your lasting impressions of the OS?
Well-organized, fantastic courses, incredibly good sport. The audience. At a time when people are complaining that equestrian sports don't draw an audience. Here we have 16,000 sitting and watching, and Snoop Dogg sitting and watching an entire Special.
We have an incredible sport, the audience is interested, and I'll take that with me. It's an incredible boost for equestrian sports overall. To get to ride in here is a feeling you never forget, he says.
"Finishing on top"
Dante Weltino bid farewell to the major championships – and did it in his own way in the freestyle program.
He did a bit as he pleased, says rider Therese Nilshagen.
And he got it.
Even if we don't make any personal bests or so, I think he finishes on top with his charm and his radiance, says Nilshagen.
The pair was last in from the qualifying round among the 18 in the final and also finished last in the final on 74,714 percent.
