Mankini-wearing Australian equestrian Shane Rose cleared to continue Olympic preparations

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Sport’s governing body confirms that the three-time medallist has not breached its code of conduct

Shane Rose, the Australian equestrian who caused a stir when he wore a mankini in competition, has been cleared to continue his preparations for the Paris Olympics after apologising for the eye-opening stunt, while warning others about the pitfalls of wearing a G-string on horseback.

Rose, a three-time Olympic showjumping medallist, was stood down by Equestrian Australia this week after the sport’s governing body received a complaint at the event in the New South Wales southern highlands this month.

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