It's been a week now, and I have to say that our Greek hosts here at the Athens Olympics have pulled this behemoth task off far, far better than most of the rest of the world, including me, ever thought they would. At least it certainly seems that way from my perspective at the equestrian events, although I'll admit I haven't seen a whole lot else on TV.
* Please note: Continuing updates on the eventing controversy have been reported on Breaking News. See Aug. 20, 21 and 24 reports for the latest news.
Despite losing Ingrid Klimke and Sleep Late, the pair whose lightning-fast round kept them in medal contention yesterday, before show jumping, Germany looked like it had grabbed its first eventing team gold medal since 1988 by recording two clear rounds late this afternoon.
* Please note: Continuing updates on the eventing controversy have been reported on Breaking News. See Aug. 20, 21 and 24 reports for the latest news.
Don't Count The Spanish Out"I guess there's a chance we will stand on the podium again," said Spanish team coach Jean Bemelmans about his squad's prospects to win their first Olympic team medal.
Rusty Will Lead Germany's Charge One Last Time
The German team, as always the favorite, mixes old and new faces while aiming for their eighth straight Olympic gold medal, writes Birgit Popp.
Denmark Has Risen Like The Phoenix
There Could Be Gold On The U.S. Team's Horizon
Can New Zealand pull itself up from disappointing results--apart from Mark Todd's individual bronze at Sydney--at both the last Olympics and the 2002 World Equestrian Games?
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