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Per PA: British Equestrian has confirmed Sir Lee Pearson – Great Britain’s third most successful Paralympian – is suspended amid an ongoing investigation into his conduct following his non-selection for Paris 2024. The 50-year-old won 14 golds between 2000 and 2021, a total bettered only by cyclist Dame Sarah Storey and swimmer Mike Kenny. Pearson – GB’s flag bearer for Rio 2016 – has not competed since March 2023.
He declined to comment on his suspension but has, on social media, expressed ambitions of returning at Los Angeles in 2028. A British Equestrian statement read: “British Equestrian and British Dressage are aware of concerns and allegations that have arisen around an individual within the dressage community. In accordance with our own procedures, the matter is under active investigation and the individual is suspended from both organisations while that investigation takes place.
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