Like all other equestrian events, the eventing competition is open-gender, with both male and female athletes competing in the same division. 48 riders (16 teams of 3) from 16 nations took part.[2] The defending champions, Great Britain, retained their title from 2021, with Laura Collett and Tom McEwen winning their second team gold medals. Home team France took silver, with Japan taking the bronze.
Background
This was the 26th appearance of the event, which has been held at every Summer Olympics since it was introduced in 1912.
The reigning Olympic champions were Great Britain. with World individual champion Rosalind Canter joining Tom McEwen and Laura Collett from the 2020 team.
The eventing competition features all 48 riders competing in three rounds (dressage, cross-country, and jumping). Scores from all 3 riders on each team are summed to give a team score; the number of team members was reduced from 4 in 2016 to 3, with there no longer being a dropped score.
Dressage test: A shortened dressage competition, with penalties based on the dressage score
Cross-country test: A race over a 4.5 kilometre cross-country course. The time allotted is 8 minutes (570 metres per minute), with penalties assessed for exceeding that time. There are a maximum of 38 obstacles, with penalties assessed for faults. Staggered starts.
Jumping test: A 600-metre show jumping course, with 11 or 12 obstacles (including double and triple jumps, with a maximum of 16 jumps total). Maximum height of obstacles is 1.25 metres. The required speed is 375 metres/minute (time limit of 1:36). Penalties are assessed for exceeding the time limit and for faults at the obstacles.
Schedule
The event takes place over three days, beginning with the dressage followed by cross-country and jumping on the next two days.
Day
Date
Phase
Day 1
27 July 2024
Dressage
Day 2
28 July 2024
Cross Country
Day 3
29 July 2024
Jumping
Results
Standings after dressage
These were the team standings after dressage on day 1:[3]