‘It’s unbelievable’: Aussie’s ‘extraordinary’ Olympics story as medallist reveals $500k sacrifice
A few years ago, Chris Burton had switched from eventing to showjumping, only to have second thoughts and make the last-minute change back earlier this year.
Burton, who was third after the dressage and cross country phases, moved into the silver medal position after the qualifying round and then produced a brilliant ride in the finale on his horse Shadow Man. Burton also revealed the stunning sacrifice he made to get the chance to ride Shadow Man, bought from Britain’s Ben Hobday, who Burton said wanted “a lot of money”.“My sponsor put up some money towards it... and, we’ve actually borrowed a heap of it,” he told Nine.Burton refused to confirm the exact, total figure he paid, saying it was “too embarrassing.”“I’d been out of the sport for a few years.
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