The team jumping at the

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took place from August 15 to 18, at the

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. The second and third rounds of

show-jumping Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics. Sometimes shows ...

from the individual jumping event were used to determine scores for the team round. The best three scores from teams having more than three competing pairs were used to determine the team score.

Medalists

Results

The first round of the competition were held on August 17, 2008. The eight highest ranked teams in the first round progressed to the second round, which was held on August 18, 2008.

Illegal substance use

After

Tony André Hansen Tony Andre Hansen (born 23 February 1979, in Sandefjord) is a Norwegian show jumper and musician. Beijing Olympics Controversy At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Hansen initially won the bronze medal in team jumping as part of the Norweg ...

's horse Camiro tested positive for use of

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, Norway has been stripped of their bronze medals.Bronze Medalist Tony Andre Hansen Was Stripped of His Bronze Medal for Doping
SI.com, December 22, 2008

References

External links

Competition format
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Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Olympics