GB Equestrian Star Pearson Suspended Amid Inquiry
British Equestrian has announced the suspension of Sir Lee Pearson, Great Britain’s third most successful Paralympian, as an investigation into his conduct is underway following his non-selection for Paris 2024. Pearson, 50, has secured 14 gold medals between 2000 and 2021, a record surpassed only by cyclist Dame Sarah Storey and swimmer Mike Kenny. The flag bearer for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Games, Pearson has not competed since March 2023. While he declined to comment on his suspension, he has shared on social media his goal of returning to competition in Los Angeles in 2028.
In a statement, British Equestrian said: “British Equestrian and British Dressage are aware of concerns and allegations involving an individual within the dressage community. In line with our procedures, the matter is under active investigation, and the individual is suspended from both organizations while the investigation takes place. No further comment will be made at this time.”
Equestrian events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics are set to begin on Tuesday at the Château de Versailles.
Brazil's Agripino Wins Gold and Sets World Record in T11 5,000m
What a start to the athletics events! On the sleek, fast purple track at the Stade de France, Brazil’s Júlio César Agripino shattered the world record in the T11 (vision impairment) 5,000m, clocking an impressive 14:48.85 to claim gold. This time shaved over five seconds off the previous world record, which was set at May’s world championships by his compatriot and defending champion, Yeltsin Jacques—who, interestingly, is named after Boris Yeltsin.
Japan’s Kenya Karasawa secured silver with an area record of 14:51.48, just ahead of Yeltsin Jacques, who took bronze with a time of 14:52.61. All three podium finishers broke the previous world record of 14:53.97. Notably, the order of finishers differed from the world championships in Kobe, where Yeltsin took gold, followed by Agripino and Karasawa.
Credit also goes to the guide runners who play a crucial role in visually impaired track events. Sharing Agripino’s victory were Romario Santos Viana, Micael Batista, and Guilherme Ademilson. After crossing the finish line, Agripino collapsed in a mix of exhaustion and elation but was soon back on his feet, receiving a thunderous ovation from the crowd.
In other events, Tunisia’s Raoul Tlili claimed gold in the F41 (short stature) shot put with a season’s best throw of 10.40m. She narrowly edged out Uzbekistan’s Kubaro Khakimova, who set an area record with a throw of 10.36m, earning silver. Argentina’s Antonella Ruiz Diaz took home the bronze with a 9.58m effort.
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Introduction
Good day! The action in Paris is off to a brilliant start, with athletics delivering an outstanding world-record performance in the very first track event at the Stade de France (more on that shortly).
Today’s schedule is packed with excitement, featuring plenty more track and field events, 14 gold medal finals in swimming, and finals in track cycling, taekwondo, archery, and more. Other sports on the agenda include badminton, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, tennis, table tennis, goalball, and boccia.
We’ll guide you to the highlights as they happen, but first, let’s catch you up on this morning’s events…
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