Charlotte Dujardin Withdraws from Paris Olympics

Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Hitting Horse in Video

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin has withdrawn from the 2024 Paris Olympics after a video emerged showing her hitting a horse. The video is from four years ago and shows Dujardin, 39, striking her horse with a whip. Dujardin has since apologized for her actions, saying they were "completely out of character." She added that she was "deeply ashamed" about her actions and that they do not reflect how she normally treats her horses.

Withdraws from Olympics

Dujardin's withdrawal from the Olympics is a major blow to the British equestrian team. Dujardin is one of the most successful British riders ever, having won three gold medals, a silver medal, and two bronze medals at the Olympics. She was expected to be a strong contender for a medal in Paris next year.