British Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian stars visited Greenwich Park in November 2009 to see the proposed course. Watch what they had to say in our video.

Why Greenwich Park?

The Park was chosen for a number of key reasons:

• The Park’s closeness to the Olympic Village ensures the Equestrian events are placed at the heart of the Games. Travel time for athletes will be kept to a minimum, enabling them to feel part of the action.
• It’s cost effective. Modern Pentathlon takes place over one day in which the athletes need to access the fencing and swimming facilities in the Olympic Park and riding, shooting and running facilities close by. Holding Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon events in the same location in Greenwich Park removes the need to build duplicate facilities. This reduces costs and makes it easier for the athletes competing.
• Using a popular London location allows spectators to travel to the venue by public transport and ensures they enjoy the buzz of the city during the Games.
• New urban audiences have a chance to see elite-level Equestrian events at first hand.
• This iconic location showcases Greenwich and London to audiences worldwide.