Three-time Olympian’s Paris hopes in danger after suffering ‘badly broken femur’ in ‘nasty fall’ from horse

Triple Olympic medallist Shane Rose is at risk of lacking the Paris Olympic Video games after a heavy fall from his horse put him in intensive care.

The 50-year-old staff 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, along with his staff breaking the information of his accident on social media.

“Because the saying goes, peacock sooner or later, feather duster the subsequent!” a Fb put up learn.

“After a implausible 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.

The put up stated Rose had surgical procedure to stabilise the fractures.

“Shane is in good palms with an ideal medical staff and assist community,” his staff stated.

“Whereas the timing is unlucky, we’re hopeful there may be enough time for him to recuperate and nonetheless be capable of proceed his preparation schedule for the Paris Olympics Video games.”

Rose made headlines final month by carrying a “mankini” costume at a show-jumping occasion, with a criticism threatening his participation in Paris earlier than he was cleared by Equestrian Australia following an investigation.

Primarily based in Werombi, west of Sydney, Rose received staff 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 resulting from accidents to his horse.

AAP