Paris 2024 Olympics, Australia's equestrian schedule: Shane Rose ...
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A nine-member Australian equestrian team will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics starting from July 27.
Shane Rose, making his fourth Olympic appearance, will be looking to add to his tally of three medals in eventing. He will compete in eventing alongside fellow Olympic medallists Chris Burton and Kevin McNab.
In jumping, veteran Edwina Tops-Alexander will be in the company of debutants Hilary Scott and Thaisa Erwin. This is Australia’s first-ever all-female jumping team to compete at the Olympics.
Tokyo 2020 Olympian Simone Pearce will spearhead the dressage team, in the company of Olympic debutants Jayden Brown and Will Matthew.
Australia’s equestrian team for Paris 2024 OlympicsEventing
Chris Burton (individual and team) Shane Rose (individual and team) Kevin McNab (individual and team)Jumping
Edwina Tops-Alexander (individual and team) Hilary Scott (individual and team) Thaisa Erwin (individual and team)Dressage
Jayden Brown (individual and team) Simone Pearce (individual and team) Will Matthew (individual and team)Travelling reserves: Mary Hanna, Shenae Lowings, Amber Fuller
Andrew Hoy, one of Australia’s most decorated Olympians, is a three-time gold medallist and has made eight appearances at the Games. However, the 65-year-old was not picked for Paris 2024.
Australian equestrians will be competing in all six medal events in the sport at Paris 2024. Both individual and team medals will be offer in eventing, dressage and jumping.
Equestrian was introduced as an Olympic discipline at Paris 1900. Australia have won 14 Olympic medals - six gold, four silver and four bronze - since making its debut at the Melbourne 1956 Olympics.
Germany have been the most successful country in equestrian, winning 28 gold medals and 56 medals overall.
Australia finished on the podium for the first time in 1960 - where they won two golds and one silver. Lawrence Morgan and Neale Lavis won the gold and silver, respectively, in individual eventing. The duo, alongside Bill Roycroft, won the gold in the eventing team category as well.
The equestrian events at Paris 2024 will begin on July 26 at the Château de Versailles venue in Île-de-France.
Paris 2024 Olympics Australian equestrian schedule
Live start times, all in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Where to watch Paris 2024 Olympics equestrian in AustraliaLive streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympics equestrian events will be available on 9Now and Stan. The Paris 2024 equestrian events will be broadcast live on the Network Nine TV channels in Australia.