HSI chief explains Lynch's exclusion
Horse Sport Ireland chief executive Damian McDonald has explained exactly why the decision was taken to replace Denis Lynch in the Irish Olympic team.
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Horse Sport Ireland chief executive Damian McDonald has explained exactly why the decision was taken to replace Denis Lynch in the Irish Olympic team.
Showjumper Denis Lynch has issued an official statement in the wake of his mount Lantinus' disqualification from an event in Aachen.
Horse Sport Ireland has asked the Olympic Council of Ireland to pause the ratification of Denis Lynch to represent Ireland at the Olympic Games in London after Lynch's mount Lantinus was prevented from competing for the remainder of an event in Aachen this weekend.
Horse Sport Ireland has nominated Billy Twomey and Denis Lynch to the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) to represent Ireland in show jumping at the Olympics in London.
Ireland snatched the Dubarry Boyne Trophy from the British team as Kildare's Camilla Speirs romped home in first place in the final cross country phase at Tattersalls International Horse Trials in Co Meath on Sunday.
Ireland's second biggest equestrian event, Tattersalls International Horse Trials in association with Horse Sport Ireland, takes place this weekend in County Meath with the focus firmly on selection for the Olympic Games.
Equestrian sport's International Governing Body the FEI have today confirmed that Ireland will now have a full team of five riders in three day eventing at the Olympic Games in London.
| Country | Total | |||
| USA | 46 | 28 | 29 | 103 |
| China | 38 | 28 | 23 | 89 |
| Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| Russia | 25 | 25 | 32 | 82 |
| South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
