Olympics Photo of the Day: A Leap Through the Antlers

A unique view of a whimsical obstacle for riders in Versailles

Olympics Photo of the Day: A Leap Through the Antlers
A horse and rider leap over a hurdle shaped like the head of a large stag with very tall antlers on each side.
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One of the best parts about the Olympics can be the creativity and variety found in the arenas and courses. For the 2024 equestrian cross-country course, designer Pierre Le Goupil took inspiration from the features and grounds of the Palace of Versailles, creating 28 decorative obstacles, including this fence shaped like a stag’s head, with antlers reaching up more than 23 feet (7 meters) on either side.

Here, Team Australia’s Kevin McNab, riding the horse Don Quidam, clears the hurdle during the Equestrian Eventing Individual Cross Country leg on day two of the 2024 Olympic Games at Chateau de Versailles in Versailles, France.

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