Eventing at the London Olympic Games: now and then
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We look at what has changed for Olympic eventing in the 64 years since it was last held in London.
1948
- 13 ½ miles of roads and tracks
- Optimum XC time, 17 minutes
- XC started at 6.30am
- 46 competitors, mostly military
- Three on a team, all to count2012
- no roads and tracks
- optimum time around 10 minutes
- XC to start at 12.30pm
- 75 competitors, probably half women
- Five on a team, best three countTo read the full feature comparing London 1948 and London 2012 see the current issue of H&H (19 July 2012)Read all the latest Olympic newsRead all the latest eventing news
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