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German rider Ingrid Klimke will not be able to take part in the dressage at the Paris Olympic Games after her horse Franziskus was injured, the German equestrian federation said in a statement on Saturday. She is being replaced in the team by Sönke Rothenberger and Fendi, who will act as first reserves. Klimke, who has won two Olympic gold medals in eventing, had qualified for the dressage for the first time. “I am incredibly sad and still can’t believe it myself,” the 56-year-old said in the statement. The equestrian events in Paris (July 26-August 11) are taking place in the grounds of the P…

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