The rider left the arena with a pain in his shoulder. After a check-up in hospital he was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder. Olivier has decided to whitdraw from the Championships. Belgium's chef d'equipe has already called on his reserve rider, Jerome Guery with his Olympic horse, Grand Cru van de Rozenberg.
In a reaction Philippaerts states: "I was just finishing my warm-up when H&M Legend of Love suddenly refused and I fell of. I fell on my shoulder. The medical team gave me perfect care on the spot. Tonight I fly back to Belgium to be diagnosed at home. Further research will give me a final diagnosis and future prospect."
"For me this is a huge disappointment," states Philippaerts. "H&M Legend of Love and Myself were ready for the medal race..."