Edwina Tops-Alexander, Australia's top showjumping hope, has missed out on her bid to reach another Olympic final in her fifth Games at the age of 50.
The Monaco-based veteran, who had enjoyed two top-10 finishes in the individual event since her first Games back in Beijing 2008, had hoped to provide the Aussie challenge with one final flourish at the matchless setting of the Chateau de Versailles.
Chris Burton had been the only Australian medallist with his silver in the individual eventing, and had been a reserve for the three-strong women's showjumping team.
