Dutch show jumper breaks leg

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Dutch show jumper Albert Zoer, who has been considered a favorite to win an equestrian gold medal in Beijing, broke his leg in two places today, according to the Associated Press.

The 32-year-old rider was training a young horse when he fell, according to a statement issued by the Royal Netherlands Equestrian Union. The union did not say which leg was broken.

The union’s statement describes Zoer as ‘one of the pillars of the Orange quartet for the Olympic Games in Hong Kong,’ but added that ‘it is too early to say’ whether the rider will be able to compete.

-- Greg Johnson