19 Feb 2024

Olympic Australian show jumper suspended for wearing mankini

From Checkpoint, 5:28 pm on 19 February 2024

Show jumping Olympic medalist Shane Rose has been suspended for wearing a mankini in a dress up show jumping competition at Wallaby Hill near Sydney at the weekend.

If it needs any explanation a mankini is a cross between a wafer thin unitard and a lycra bathing suit, cut in a deep v shape at the front with crotch coverage, the reverse view is a string thong.

Competitors rode out in an array of costumes but it seems someone took exception to Rose's attire.

Shane Rose speaks to Lisa Owen.

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