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Rio Olympics: Magical feeling for Charlotte Dujardin

British star Charlotte Dujardin hailed "a truly magical" Olympic farewell on the brilliant Valegro after she retained her individual dressage title with a stunning Games record performance in Deodoro.

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Dujardin could not hold back the tears as she saluted a remarkable horse that now looks set to be retired, his work on the sport's biggest stage seemingly done.

When he bows out, it will be after underpinning 31-year-old Dujardin's stellar career that has so far reaped 10 major championship gold medals.

She won with an Olympic record grand prix freestyle score of 93.857 per cent.

"It was truly magical. It was the best feeling ever. You couldn't have asked for any more off him," Dujardin said.

"I know I am not going to do another Olympics with him.But as soon as I got into the arena, Valegro gave me this most amazing feeling and it put a smile on my face. I knew I was fine."

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