Paris | There are many extraordinary sporting venues at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but first among equals is the equestrian arena, built in the grounds of the vast 17th-century Palace of Versailles.
The sumptuous palace is like a stage-set backdrop, shimmering in a heat haze beyond a sweeping landscaped garden. In front of it, booted and jacketed showjumpers steer their elegantly athletic steeds around the course.
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