Equestrian recap, Aug. 1: U.S. soars as Sweden stumbles in team jumping
![Laura Kraut of Team USA riding Baloutinue during the jumping team qualifier at the Château de Versailles during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris](https://ktvz.b-cdn.net/2024/08/1920x1080-Laura-Kraut-1440x810.jpg)
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Equestrian’s third discipline kicked off Thursday morning when riders took to the course in the first round of the team jumping competition. The United States trails only Germany, which put together a perfect zero-point round to lead the way.