The thread of all Olympic Threads

[Clodagh]

In some ways better than 4 clears knowing that one of you will miss out

But I did want the little ginger French mare to go clear.

 

[Equi]

Kukuk clear on 38.34s

 

[Spot the Merry Risk]

That German grey is a stunner!

 

[Equi]

4 pen. Kukuk guaranteed

 

[Honey08]

I thought that, he didn’t look quite with it.

I have to say I think there are way too many rounds of show jumping. Lots of them look slightly weary - horses and riders. Why not accumulate points over the first two or three rounds?

 

[Equi]

Last to go, still all to play for!

 

[Equi]

Kukuk has gold.

 

[Honey08]

What on earth just happened? Is he OK? I wonder if he's ill?

Sorry I didn’t quote this

 

[Equi]

Modern penthalon starts the 9th of August, I may watch the sj element to see if they are any better than last time but may not.

 

[Floofball]

@Equi I did think they were doing the showjumping part?

 

[criso]

@Equi I did think they were doing the showjumping part?

Last time. After these Olympics it's being replaced.

 

[Bellaboo18]

@Equi I did think they were doing the showjumping part?

This is the last Olympics it'll be in.

 

[Rowreach]

@Equi I did think they were doing the showjumping part?

Still doing it this Olympics

 

[Honey08]

It’s mad that they’ve not been able to take it out at this Olympics, they’ve had years. The Olympic organisation needs to evolve a little, I think. Too many antiquated scoring systems allowing for major errors too.

 

[shortstuff99]

I think it was better this time everyone starting on zero than last time where all the penalties carried forward from the individual and the team.

 

[Shooting Star]

For the pentathlon they’ve put the SJ phase first so hopefully emotions won’t be as high as it won’t be the element that decides the final medals unlike last time.

 

[St Nicnaclaus]

Pity for the Brits. I don't like watching pure show jumping so haven't seen any of it but follow here and on SM.

 

[teapot]

It’s mad that they’ve not been able to take it out at this Olympics, they’ve had years. The Olympic organisation needs to evolve a little, I think. Too many antiquated scoring systems allowing for major errors too.

For Olympic sports they effectively work a games ahead etc, they don’t have the capacity to change something within the next cycle.

For example they’ll be already well underway with planning the 2032 games in Australia and which sports will be there.

Scoring updates and tech absolutely needs improving. Though whether it’s been an organisation issue this time around I don’t know…

 

[Kadastorm]

It was a very tough course today, for the likes of Legacy and King Edward to struggle so much. Didn’t enjoy this final as much as I have previous years.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Just catching up, where did we finish? And is everyone ok?

 

[Tiddlypom]

Olympic equestrian: Ben Maher and Scott Brash miss out on showjumping medals

Great Britain are denied in their bid to return medals from every equestrian event at the Paris Olympics as Ben Maher and Scott Brash miss out in the showjumping individual final at Versailles.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Equi]

Olympic equestrian: Ben Maher and Scott Brash miss out on showjumping medals

Great Britain are denied in their bid to return medals from every equestrian event at the Paris Olympics as Ben Maher and Scott Brash miss out in the showjumping individual final at Versailles.

www.bbc.co.uk

Am I being stupid or was that all massively hypocritical?

 

[stormox]

I thought that, he didn’t look quite with it.

I have to say I think there are way too many rounds of show jumping. Lots of them look slightly weary - horses and riders. Why not accumulate points over the first two or three rounds?

Because people would ride differently in a team event, safer to make sure team completes, than in an individual competition when the risk is on yourself only.

 

[Squeak]

Am I being stupid or was that all massively hypocritical?

It certainly didn't read to me like it did justice to the achievements of team GB in the equestrian sports and it made it read like Romeo and Harry Charles was more dramatic and serious than it was.

 

[reynold]

aaah but don't you know that Harry is the most important as he's dating Steve Jobs daughter....??

lets just focus on the celeb side and who cares about the actual sport results

ggrrrrrrrr

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Ladies 10m platform diving final

They're handstanding on the platform, absolutely no way on this planet would I do that, I wouldn't even go on it

Hoping Sky will be OK to take her place in the skateboarding final, she took a tumble and was clutching her shoulder, which was already carrying an injury

 

[Supertrooper]

Broke my heart the interview with Andrea Sirieix

 

[PolarSkye]

Broke my heart the interview with Andrea Sirieix

Mine too - wanted to give her a huge hug. Bless her.

 

[shortstuff99]

Good dressage/ equestrian summary here

La Vie en Or: Von Bredow-Werndl Conjures Kur Magic for Gold at the 2024 Olympic Games

German reigning Olympic champion Jessica von Bredow-Werndl worked her magic with a clever Kur strategy and nerves of steel to claim her second, consecutive individual gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games.

eurodressage.com

 

[piebaldproblems]

Broke my heart the interview with Andrea Sirieix

Only 19 too. So young to be having to cry in front of a camera. I get so used to the range of ages in equestrian sport that it shocks me how young many Olympians are.