The jumping competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games kicked off Thursday at the picturesque Chateau de Versailles. A challenging track decided the 10 teams moving on to the Team Final tomorrow. Germany were the top finishers in the qualifier followed by the U.S. and Great Britain. All 10 teams will start on zero faults tomorrow, making for an exciting day determining the jumping team medals.

Check out our photo gallery of some of the combinations on the first day of jumping competition. To get a full recap of the Jumping Team Qualifier, click here.

Scenes From the Jumping Team Qualifier

Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch S easily clear a fence at the picturesque venue on their way to a clear round. | ©Shannon Brinkman
McLain Ward (USA) and Ilex soar over a fence in front of the crowd of spectators. | Courtesy, US Equestrian
Scott Brash (GBR) pats Jefferson after a job well done in the Jumping Team Qualifier. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark
Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Nikka vd Bisschop fly high during the Jumping Team Qualifier. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark
Laura Kraut (USA) pats Baloutinue after their clear round as pathfinders for the U.S. team. | ©Roya Brinkman for Shannon Brinkman
Harrie Smolders (NED) and Uricas V/D Kattevennen leap over the open water in front of the crowds in the stands. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark
Eugenio Garza Perez (MEX) and Contago clear the graffiti wall. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark
Karl Cook makes a fist-pump gesture after a clear round with Caracole de la Roque. | ©Shannon Brinkman
The home crowd cheers after a clear round from Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Dubai du Cedre. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark
Gilles Thomas (BEL) and Ermitage Kalone jump a clear round as the pathfinders for the Belgian team. | © FEI/Benjamin Clark

For More

  • For more on our jumping and eventing coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, click here.
  • For more on our dressage coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, click here.