The International Modern Pentathlon Union said it reviewed footage showing Kim Raisner “appearing to strike the horse with her fist.”
was suspended Saturday after being filmed hitting an uncooperative horse during the women’s modern pentathlon competition.
The International Modern Pentathlon Union said it reviewed footage showing Raisner “appearing to strike the horse ... with her fist” and that “her actions were deemed to be in violation of .” She was also heard calling to Schleu to whip the horse harder. Schleu, who competed in tears as her medal hopes evaporated, has also been criticized on social media for using the whip repeatedly.German athlete campaign group Athleten Deutschland criticized what it called “the hostility and partly open hate” directed at Schleu on social media and said modern pentathlon should consider changing its rules “to ensure animal protection and appropriate competition conditions for the athletes in future.
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