IRISH SHOWJUMPER Cian O’Connor will compete in today’s Olympic final, after he was given a late call-up this morning.
The Co Meath rider narrowly missed out on a spot in the decider when his horse Blue Loyd hit three fences in qualifying, leaving them in the first reserve spot.
Sweden’s Rolf Goran Bengston on Cassal has now pulled out, meaning O’Connor — who won and then lost gold in Athens eight years ago with Waterford Crystal — is back in the final.
“We are in the final!! One horse has withdrawn this morning so we are in! First to go though!” O’Connor tweeted in the last hour, though he is in fact scheduled to second according to the official website. The event begins at noon.
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Let’s hope they don’t test his horse!
I love when people clam to support the Irish, but when I see comments from people who do not have the correct information it bugs me . I don’t see the people who put up negative comments going out to represent the country . So grow a pair and grow up . I wish cian all the best
Jonathan! The mans a cheat FFS. He should have been banned for life!
I completely agree Jonathon. What ignorance and insolence shown in some comments here.
Good luck Cian. Wishing you well
Oh please, not another tainted medal. Let’s just support the boxers and hope this guy falls on his arse…
good luck cian
No rest for the wicked…
I’m torn between watching tv to support Cian and washing out the rubbish bins….think I’ll do the bins.
Another brass necked Irishman! Can’t figure out why he hasn’t become a Fine Gael TD yet!
Just when you think he’s out, they pull him back in.
Lets hope Cian doesn’t take the piss!
Thank God that Horse Waterford Crystal isnt with him, an awful influence on our Cian.
6 Cameroonians seen riding a horse thru London.
In honour of the swedish horse Cian should name a horse ‘Swedish Horse Mafia’
That wasnt a horse, it was Sarah Jessica Parker…
Keep the horse out of the kitchen – you know what happened last time the cabinet was left open..
The round was clear lets hope the drug test is also!