Cruel watching the Modern Pentathlon. German rider who was in first place just lost any chance of a medal as her horse refused to jump the fences. Seems a bit unfair that they get assigned random horses. The German might be in a bit of trouble too, she didn't take too kindly to the horse doing her over!
Just saw that, that was heartbreaking. That horse had destroyed the chances of a Russian competitor earlier, so she was probably fearing the worst
I'm evil because I was smiling a bit. Only at first, when she was sobbing I realised I was being a knob. The Brit was a long way behind and has just won the gold, but a decent jumping round from the German and not sure she would have.
Cruel watching the Modern Pentathlon. German rider who was in first place just lost any chance of a medal as her horse refused to jump the fences. Seems a bit unfair that they get assigned random horses. The German might be in a bit of trouble too, she didn't take too kindly to the horse doing her over!
Just saw that, that was heartbreaking. That horse had destroyed the chances of a Russian competitor earlier, so she was probably fearing the worst
Same thing happened for the Uzbek and Irish competitors (who both rode Constantin, who refused fences for both riders).
Looking at the German rider's experience, you have to question the selection of the horses for the event, imagine trying to just start your round and the horse refusing (losing a quarter of your allotted time).
Cruel watching the Modern Pentathlon. German rider who was in first place just lost any chance of a medal as her horse refused to jump the fences. Seems a bit unfair that they get assigned random horses. The German might be in a bit of trouble too, she didn't take too kindly to the horse doing her over!
Just saw that, that was heartbreaking. That horse had destroyed the chances of a Russian competitor earlier, so she was probably fearing the worst
I'm evil because I was smiling a bit. Only at first, when she was sobbing I realised I was being a knob. The Brit was a long way behind and has just won the gold, but a decent jumping round from the German and not sure she would have.
A few different thoughts for me. Felt for the German , hard watching her in tears. The thing is though those in the modern pentathlon now if that horse doesn't go no matter whatever they do in the other events its game over. Horrible watch, but if these athletes want to spend 4 years training to be let down by a horse good luck to them.
Cruel watching the Modern Pentathlon. German rider who was in first place just lost any chance of a medal as her horse refused to jump the fences. Seems a bit unfair that they get assigned random horses. The German might be in a bit of trouble too, she didn't take too kindly to the horse doing her over!
Just saw that, that was heartbreaking. That horse had destroyed the chances of a Russian competitor earlier, so she was probably fearing the worst
So unfair as she was leading before. Have to wonder whether the horse was really fit for purpose as it caused issues for the other rider too.
it meant to represent the skills a soldier may have needed to escape - might need to have a sword fight, swim a river, shoot , run, or grab a strange horse
it meant to represent the skills a soldier may have needed to escape - might need to have a sword fight, swim a river, shoot , run, or grab a strange horse
I like that they combined the running and shooting, as that replicates "real life" far more than separate running and shooting
it meant to represent the skills a soldier may have needed to escape - might need to have a sword fight, swim a river, shoot , run, or grab a strange horse
But competition is supposed to be on an equal level for the athletes involved.
At least two of the horses today undermined genuine medal chances - having better selection in place, concentrating on temperament, etc., is a basic requirement to make the competition less of a Russian roulette.
Failing that, have the show-jumping be the first event.
it meant to represent the skills a soldier may have needed to escape - might need to have a sword fight, swim a river, shoot , run, or grab a strange horse
But competition is supposed to be on an equal level for the athletes involved.
At least two of the horses today undermined genuine medal chances - having better selection in place, concentrating on temperament, etc., is a basic requirement to make the competition less of a Russian roulette.
Failing that, have the show-jumping be the first event.
I’m pretty sure I head afterwards it was actually he same horse that the Russian and German ladies got that led to both their disqualification, probably a Polish horse 😉 It does seem harsh but then there are always some unfair variables in sport, how many cyclists and racing drivers have lost events because of punctures and mechanicals
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Looking at the German rider's experience, you have to question the selection of the horses for the event, imagine trying to just start your round and the horse refusing (losing a quarter of your allotted time).
Felt for the German , hard watching her in tears.
The thing is though those in the modern pentathlon now if that horse doesn't go no matter whatever they do in the other events its game over.
Horrible watch, but if these athletes want to spend 4 years training to be let down by a horse good luck to them.
it meant to represent the skills a soldier may have needed to escape - might need to have a sword fight, swim a river, shoot , run, or grab a strange horse
So IMO, no cheating.
Superb silver by Laura Muir. Athletic medals are so difficult.
Kipyegon retaining the gold 5 years apart is an awesome achievement.
At least two of the horses today undermined genuine medal chances - having better selection in place, concentrating on temperament, etc., is a basic requirement to make the competition less of a Russian roulette.
Failing that, have the show-jumping be the first event.
Lucky sods
It does seem harsh but then there are always some unfair variables in sport, how many cyclists and racing drivers have lost events because of punctures and mechanicals