Harry Charles has announced he will not be competing in today’s individual final at the Paris 2024 Games.
He shared the news this morning after Romeo 88 sustained a small injury.
British Showjumping released a statement from Harry this morning.
“Unfortunately me and Romeo will not start the individual final today in Paris after a small overreach yesterday he is not quite the 110% that he has been the whole games, so we are not taking any risks,” he said.
“Maybe I’m a little disappointed, but honestly not really! He has given me so much and took me beyond my dreams, we’re leaving Paris with a gold medal and more importantly a happy Romeo, so that’s way more than enough for me!”
Harry added that he would be cheering on fellow Brits, Ben Maher and Scott Brash, from the sidelines today.
“Team GB have a great shot at the medals with two of the best today in Scott and Ben so we will be on the sidelines cheering them on,” he said.
“Thank you to everyone for all the support you’ve given me and romeo throughout the games and making it an experience of a lifetime!”
The individual final kicks off at 9am (BST) today. Ben Maher and Dallas Vegas Batilly jump third and Scott Brash and Jefferson, 19th.
Image by FEI/Ben Clark
Useful information
- Timetables for Paris Olympics plus how to watch equestrian sport
- Start list for the individual jumping final
