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Detailed Information
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Competition Dates
30 Jul 1996
Venue
Georgia International Horse Park
Capacity: varies
Events/Disciplines
Two Events | |
Men | Women |
Cross Country | Cross Country |
Number of Athletes
50 men, 30 women, 80 total
Changes Since Barcelona
Olympic debut in 1996
Qualifications
Countries qualified based on 1995 World Championships, various continental championships
in 1995 and wild card selections.
Competition Format
Mass start event in which men cover six - seven loops and women cover five - six loops of
the course.
Ties remain as such.
Olympic Debut
Men: 1996
Women: 1996
Olympic History
The discipline makes its Olympic debut in 1996.
| Closing Ceremony of the 1996 Games involved a crew of 2,100 who worked with more than 3,500 performers as well as thousands of athletes who celebrated on the field of Olympic Stadium. |