Yahoo Sports Who is Charlotte Dujardin? Medal total, ranking for equestrian dressage Olympian
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are just days away but one of the top athletes in the games will not be participating this year. Charlotte Dujardin, defending bronze medalist in individual equestrian dressage, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics.
The 39-year-old is one of the United Kingdom's most decorated female Olympians of all time. Her six Olympic medals are tied for the most in the country's history among female athletes. She will not be participating in the Paris Olympics after the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) handed the three-time Olympian a six-month suspension following an investigation into a video "depicting Ms. Dujardin engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare.”
Gold medalist is suspended: Charlotte Dujardin out of Olympics after video
“The footage was allegedly taken several years ago during a training session conducted by Ms. Dujardin at a private stable,” the FEI stated in a release.
Dujardin said in a statement that the video from four years ago “does not reflect how I train my horses or coach my pupils, however there is no excuse. I am deeply ashamed and should have set a better example in that moment."
Here's what to know about the British equestrian dressage athlete.
Where is Charlotte Dujardin from?
Dujardin is from London and has competed in international dressage competition since 2011. She entered her first Olympics in the 2012 Summer Games in London.
Charlotte Dujardin medal record
Dujardin was the first dressage rider to hold the individual Olympic freestyle, World freestyle and Grand Prix Special, World Cup individual dressage and European freestyle, and Grand Prix Special titles at the same time in 2014.
2012 Olympic Games
Individual dressage: Gold (horse: Valegro)
Team dressage: Gold (horse: Valegro)
2016 Olympic Games
Individual dressage: Gold (horse: Valegro)
Team dressage: Silver (horse: Valegro)
2020 Olympic Games
Individual dressage: Bronze (horse: Gio)
Team dressage: Bronze (horse: Gio)
Charlotte Dujardin ranking
Prior to her suspension, Dujardin was the No. 4-ranked rider in the FEI's world rankings. She entered Paris as a favorite to medal and become the most decorated British female Olympian.
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