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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Mankini-wearing Australian equestrian Shane Rose cleared to continue Olympic preparations

A composite image of Shane Rose on his horse Virgil at the Tokyo Olympics and wearing a mankini on horseback
Australian equestrian Shane Rose has been cleared of misconduct after wearing a mankini in an event as a ‘bit of fun’ Composite: Reuters / Shane Rose

Shane Rose, the Australian equestrian who caused a stir when he wore a mankini in competition, has been cleared to continue his preparations for the Paris Olympics after apologising for the eye-opening stunt, while warning others about the pitfalls of wearing a G-string on horseback.

Rose, a three-time Olympic showjumping medallist, was stood down by Equestrian Australia this week after the sport’s governing body received a complaint at the event in the New South Wales southern highlands this month.

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