Triple Olympic medallist Shane Rose is in peril of lacking the Paris Olympic Video games after a heavy fall from his horse put him in intensive care.
The 50-year-old crew eventer was rushed to hospital after a tumble from his horse Virgil throughout a cross-country session on Thursday.
He all however secured qualification for the Olympics by profitable an occasion in New Zealand final weekend, together with his crew breaking the information of his accident on social media.
“Because the saying goes, peacock someday, feather duster the following!” a Fb submit learn.
“After a incredible week in New Zealand, [where] Shane and Virgil secured their Olympic {qualifications}, this week Shane was purchased again right down to earth actually.
“Throughout a cross nation education session yesterday Shane suffered a nasty fall. Fortunately, his horse was not injured within the fall.
“Shane is at present in ICU with a badly damaged femur and a fractured pelvis and ribs. He additionally suffered a heavy concussion.”
The submit stated Rose had surgical procedure to stabilise the fractures.
“Shane is in good arms with an amazing medical crew and help community,” his crew stated.
“Whereas the timing is unlucky, we’re hopeful there’s sufficient time for him to get better and nonetheless be capable to proceed his preparation schedule for the Paris Olympics Video games.”
Rose made headlines final month by sporting a “mankini” costume at a show-jumping occasion, with a grievance threatening his participation in Paris earlier than he was cleared by Equestrian Australia following an investigation.
Based mostly in Werombi, west of Sydney, Rose received crew silver medals on the 2008 Beijing and 2021 Tokyo Olympics in addition to a bronze in Rio in 2016.
He has twice certified for Video games — in 1996 and 2012 — however been unable to compete because of accidents to his horse.
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