Australia's hopes for a medal in the team eventing competition have been dashed after Kevin McNab withdrew his horse, Don Quidam, during the cross-country section at the Chateau de Versailles course due to lameness. McNab's decision to pull out, made after sensing discomfort in his horse, resulted in a 200-point penalty that eliminated the team's chances of a medal in the upcoming showjumping finale. Despite McNab's unfortunate setback, teammate Shane Rose had a commendable performance, incurring only 2.80 penalty points. The team's remaining hopes now rest on Chris Burton, who is competing individually and is currently tied for third place after the dressage event. The incident has been described as