Equestrian recap, Aug. 5: France’s Julien Epaillard paces riders in tight jumping qualifier
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Hometown favorite Julien Epaillard from France topped the standings, finishing the course in 73.03 seconds, half a second clear of the next closest competitor, in the individual equestrian jumping qualifying round in Paris.