Stuart Tinney Set to Start at Tokyo 2020

Chris Burton has unfortunately withdrawn from the Tokyo 2020 Eventing Team due to an injury to his horse Quality Purdey and will be replaced by Olympic champion Stuart Tinney who will be riding Leporis and supported by groom and co-owner Karen Tinney.

Stuart Tinney returns for his fourth Olympic Games, with the Sydney 2000 gold medallist and Rio 2016 bronze medallist to join Andrew Hoy and Shane Rose in the Eventing Team.

"As always it is a great honour and  privilege to represent Australia at the Olympic Games . A dream so many of us aim for, this time in Tokyo it has been even harder for most," said Stuart. 

"I feel for Christopher at this time as our lovely Leporis steps up into the team. I also welcome Kevin into the 4th position and wish everyone the best of luck. I am proud to be a part of such a strong team."

Chef de Mission of the Australian Olympic Team Ian Chesterman says the Tokyo Games are building into something that will capture Australia’s imagination. 

“So, here we are just nine days until the Opening Ceremony, and I am in the position to congratulate all 488 athletes for their enormous effort to make it to Tokyo.

“The athletes announced today, from Olympic debutants to Olympic champions like Stuart Tinney, have been given an incredible opportunity and I am sure they will represent Australia with pride.

“We know these Games will be different, and the regulations allowing for extended squads in these sports is a welcome adaptation that will assist our teams to be at their best in Tokyo."

Kevin McNab and Scuderia 1918 Don Quidam, owned by Scuderia 1918, and supported by groom Lucy Hartley, have been named as the travelling reserve combination.