Greg Broderick fails to pass second qualifier

The Olympic dream of Greg Broderick, Ireland’s sole show jumper in Rio de Janeiro, ended abruptly yesterday as he failed to progress beyond the second qualifier.

The Tipperary rider picked up four faults in the water jump and one time fault with MHS Going Global on a day when a clear round was essential to make up for a disappointing opening effort on Sunday, when he finished with eight faults at the double as he approached the finish.

Third into the arena, Broderick was forced to sweat as the remainder of the 69-strong field tackled the course and he slipped down the table before his worst fears were realised. Broderick’s 13-fault total ultimately put him in equal 50th place, with the top 45 going through to today’s third qualifier.