The course designer defended the life-size figure amid accusations that it caused several pairings to stop short of the barrier.
was knocked out of the Olympic equestrian ring Friday night, but the course designer is defending his decision to include the lifelike fighter in the first place.
Still, Varela told The Associated Press he was certain the wrestler wasn’t at fault for several refusals on the 10th barrier Tuesday night. Several pairings in the early stages of Tuesday’s individual event stopped short near the sumo wrestler. The hurdle was located right after a sharp turn, and the wrestler’s wedgied backside was the first thing in sight for horse and human.
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