Sumo wrestler removed from equestrain course for team event

Ireland's Cian O'Connor rides Kilkenny past a small sumo wrestler statue in the equestrian's jumping individual qualifying at the Equestrian Park 

A sumo wrestler that may have spooked the horses has been knocked out of the Olympic equestrian ring.

The statue and a nearby patch of cherry trees that riders thought might be startling the animals during the individual jumping event were among the obstacles swapped out for the start of the team competition Friday night.