Olympic Equestrian’s Future at 2024 Paris Games in Doubt After Wearing a Borat-like “Mankini”
Shane Rose, an acclaimed Australian equestrian and three-time Olympic medalist, finds himself in a precarious situation that could potentially affect his participation in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
The cause of the stir? Rose’s choice of attire at a recent equestrian event has sparked a significant controversy, leading to his current stand-down from competition pending a formal review by Equestrian Australia and Sports Integrity Australia, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
During the Wallaby Hill Extravaganza, a showjumping event celebrated for its festive atmosphere, Rose opted to wear a “mankini” reminiscent of the one made famous by the character Borat, portrayed by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, the New York Post reported.
The outfit choice,
