Tokyo Olympics: Thomas Heffernan Ho set to make eventing history for Hong Kong after sealing place in Games


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Thomas Heffernan Ho could finally breathe a sigh of relief on Friday after he was confirmed as the first equestrian rider to represent Hong Kong in eventing at the Olympic Games. The 32-year-old was selected by the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation for the Tokyo Olympics after his performances in 2020 earned Hong Kong their first-ever eventing qualification spot in the Games. He and his veteran horse Tayberry will be competing at the Sea Forest Cross-Country Course and Baji Koen Equestrian Park in Japan from July 30 to August 2. “It has been a long journey,” Ho, who is currently in...