Injury to horse forces Zara Phillips to withdraw from Olympics
Published Date:
11 June 2008
ZARA Phillips has pulled out of Great Britain's squad for the Beijing Olympics because of an injury to her horse Toytown.
The horse was injured during training but Phillips was philosophical about not being able to go to the Games in China.
"I am very disappointed not to have the opportunity to ride at the Olympic Games and feel that Toytown deserved his chance to go," said Phillips.
"However, with horses these things happen and we still have a very strong team, I wish them every success."
A reserve rider and horse combination will now be selected by the British Olympic Association after nomination from the British Equestrian Federation.
The full article contains 119 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
11 June 2008 2:22 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
2008 Olympics
