French rider Maxime Debost died after falling from a horse. On Sunday, September 24, reported on the website of the International equestrian Federation (FEI).
The incident occurred on Saturday at the tournament in the French Chateaubriand. 29-year-old rider and the horse rolled over on one of the obstacles. It is noted that medical personnel immediately were at the scene, but to save his life failed. The horse is the athlete was not injured.
The competition after the incident were cancelled. The police and the international equestrian Federation is investigating the circumstances of the incident.
On 22 September it became known about the death of a former contender for the title of world champion on Boxing heavyweight David Bey.