H&H Olympic news quiz: The week that was

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Norway won the bronze medal in the Olympic show jumping competition in Hong Kong. It was the country’s first equestrian Olympic medal ever and the first occasion the country has fielded a show jumping team since 1936.

The gold went to reigning Olympic champions America, with Canada in silver. The British squad finished in a disappointing 7th place, but were down to 3 riders after losing both Michael and John Whitaker from the team.

Q2: What request by FEI president Princess Haya caused controversy during the eventing competition?

• Change the optimum time on the cross-country course
• Remove ornamental boulders from a cross-country fence
• Reduce the length of the cross-country course
• Employ more ground staff to maintain the going