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Olympian Shane Rose Stood Down for Mankini Controversy

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Three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose caused a stir by wearing a mankini during a show jumping event in Sydney. Find out the details behind the outrage here!

Olympian Shane Rose was recently embroiled in a scandal after donning a mankini during a show jumping event in Sydney. The Australian showjumper faced severe backlash and was stood down from competition by Equestrian Australia as a video of him in the Borat-inspired garment went viral. Despite the uproar, Rose issued a public apology in response to the concerns raised.

The unexpected sight of Shane Rose, a seasoned Olympic equestrian rider, riding a horse in a mankini sparked disbelief among spectators and triggered an ongoing review by Equestrian Australia. The outrageous attire choice led to questions about the appropriateness of such clothing in competitive equestrian sports, adding a comedic twist to the usually formal events.

Shane Rose's mankini stunt not only shocked the equestrian community but also garnered widespread attention on social media and news outlets. The controversy surrounding the three-time Olympic medallist's unorthodox outfit choice highlighted the fine line between individual expression and respecting traditional norms in the sporting world.

In a bizarre turn of events, Shane Rose's mankini escapade at the fancy dress competition near Sydney overshadowed his illustrious equestrian career. The incident left fans and critics alike questioning the boundaries of sports attire and the impact of personal choices on an athlete's reputation.

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Showjumper Shane Rose stood down after wearing mankini during ... (The Guardian)

The Australian showjumper Shane Rose has been stood down from competition after wearing a mankini during an equestrian event in Sydney.

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Olympic equestrian rider Shane Rose stood down over 'mankini ... (Daily Mail)

A three-time equestrian Olympic medalist has been stood down after a video emerged of him riding a horse in a mankini.

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Shane Rose stood down from competition for wearing mankini at ... (Bracknell News)

Equestrian Australia is reviewing the matter after concerns were raised about Rose's attire, but insisted he has not been suspended.

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Australian showjumper stood down for competing in a mankini (Sky News)

Three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose wore the Borat-inspired garment at an event near Sydney last weekend.

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Olympic show jumper Shane Rose apologises for mankini controversy (Metro)

Three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose has apologised for wearing a mankini at a show jumping event amid Equestrian Australia's concerns.

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Three-time Olympic medallist banned from showjumping after ... (The Sun)

AN Olympic medallist showjumper has been "stood down from competition" after wearing a mankini while riding his horse.Shane Rose, 50, pulled on three.

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Australian show-jumper Rose stood down for wearing mankini ... (Reuters)

Australian three-time Olympic equestrian medallist Shane Rose has been stood down from competition for wearing an orange mankini at a closed event in ...

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Three-time Olympic medallist show jumper Shane Rose stood down ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Shane Rose was filmed riding a horse in the costume at a fancy dress competition near Sydney.

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Olympian Shane Rose stood down for wearing mankini (RTE.ie)

Three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose has been stood down from competition after wearing a mankini during a showjumping event.

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Olympic equestrian medalist sidelined for wearing risque 'mankini' to ... (New York Post)

Olympic equestrian star Shane Rose may have jeopardized his spot at the 2024 Paris Games after he wore a Borat-like "mankini" during a recent event.

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NSW Olympic equestrian Shane Rose stood down for wearing ... (ABC News)

Mr Rose apologised over the incident and is hopeful after the investigation is completed he can get on with preparing for the Paris Olympics.

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Olympic medallist's mankini ban - ABC listen (ABC News)

Australian showjumper Shane Rose has been stood down from competition for wearing a mankini during a competition in Sydney.

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Very nice: Olympic great avoids ban after controversial Borat act (Fox Sports)

Very nice: Olympic great avoids ban after controversial Borat act.

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Mankini gate: Olympian Shane Rose stood down for competing in a ... (SBS)

Veteran Australian Olympian show-jumper Shane Rose has been stood down from competition after wearing a mankini during an event at Wallaby Hill, ...

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Shane Rose: Australian rider cleared to return after competing in ... (Sky Sports)

Three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose has been cleared for wearing a mankini during a showjumping event and can compete at the Paris Games.

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Olympic Equestrian Shane Rose Rode a Horse in a Mankini ... (The New York Times)

Shane Rose was briefly barred from competition after he wore a G-string bikini costume. The stunt won wide public support.

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Mankini gate: Olympian Shane Rose cleared after competing in a ... (SBS)

Olympic showjumper Shane Rose says his mankini stunt was just part of a fun day after the veteran was stood down and then cleared by Equestrian Australia.

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Thousands back Olympic rider after 'complaint' about him jumping ... (Horse & Hound)

Equestrian Australia held a review as “concerns had been raised” about the mankini costume, but found no breach of the code of conduct by Shane Rose.

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Olympic show jumper Shane Rose cleared to compete after review ... (CNN)

An orange mankini is the talk of the equestrian world after an Australian show jumper's risqué outfit choice threatened to derail his hopes of making a ...

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Australian showjumper Shane Rose avoids punishment for ... (USA TODAY)

Olympic medalist Shane Rose was intending "just to have a laugh" at an unofficial costumed competition, but nearly had Olympic plans derailed.

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