Show jumpers win gold

The United States equestrian show jumping team won a gold medal, downing the Canadian team in a jump off in Hong Kong.
The United States and Canada were tied with 20 faults at the end of competition in regulation.
Will Simpson of Thousand Oaks, a 48-year-old making his OIympics debut, rode Carlsson vom Dach in a crucial third round. Simpson and Carlsson vom Dach had eight faults, touching the tape again at the water obstacle, but it was enough to secure the gold medal for the United States.
"I didn't know I'd had the water," said Simpson. "The horse didn't know. I'm disappointed because he put in a great effort. He's such a smart horse. He was jumping so well."
Simpson and Carlsson vom Dach will compete in the individual portion of the show jumping competition which begins Thursday.