A video has emerged of Charlotte Dujardin allegedly whipping a horse repeatedly, prompting the Team GB athlete to pull out of the Paris Olympics. Who is she, what does the video show and what has she said about it?
Charlotte Dujardin has pulled out of the Paris Olympics after a video emerged of her allegedly whipping a horse repeatedly. The Team GB athlete announced she was withdrawing from this summer's games just four days before the opening ceremony. Who is she, what is she accused of doing, and what has she said about it? Who is Charlotte Dujardin? The dressage rider has won six Olympic medals, making her Britain's joint-most decorated female Olympian.
Ms Dujardin said she will 'withdraw from all competition - including the Paris Olympics - while this process takes place'. ' should have set a better example in that moment,' she added. She said she was 'devastated that I have let everyone down, including Team GB, fans and sponsors'.
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