Olympic Gallery: The Cross-Country Course

A first look at the massive (and beautiful!) Olympic track created by Paris 2024’s course designer, Pierre Le Goupil of France.

A cross-country fence in Versailles.

The course consists of 28 fences and 45 jumping efforts. (J Anstey photo)

By: Horse Sport staff | July 26, 2024

Course designer Pierre Le Goupil. (Jennifer Anstey photos)

Frangible devices.

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Floating bridge across the canal.

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