Why can the Equestrian Events take place at existing venues?
London is committed to a ‘compact Games’ with most venues within or near to the Olympic Park in Stratford. Greenwich Park’s suitability to host the Equestrian Events and the riding, shooting and running elements of the Modern Pentathlon significantly reduces costs. If the Equestrian Events were located outside of London another London venue would have to be found to host the Modern Pentathlon as all the disciplines have to be completed in one day, and additional accomodation for athletes would have to be provided.
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