VERSAILLES, FRANCE — Alexandre Dallenbach of Switzerland rode into the arena as several hundred fans roared their approval for the French competitor ahead of him.

His horse, Grichka Tame, was young and unfamiliar with crowds. Dallenbach had just met the bay mare 20 minutes ago, but could sense she was nervous.

“You’re a good girl, let’s go, you can do this,” he told her.

When modern pentathlon is contested at the 2028 Games, there will be no horses. Instead, athletes will compete in obstacle sport racing.{ai:summary}<p>Alexandre Dallenbach entered the arena in Versailles, with a crowd cheering for his rival. He comforted his inexperienced horse, Grichka Tame, moments before the competition, sensing her jitters as they faced the throng of fans. </p><p>#sports</p>

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