Three-time Olympic medalist Shane Rose in ICU after being seriously injured during ‘nasty fall’

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Three-time Olympic medalist Shane Rose was hospitalized this week after being seriously injured in a "nasty fall" during a schooling session, his team confirmed Friday. 

Rose’s team posted an update on Facebook confirming that the equestrian was currently in the Intensive Care Unit after suffering a significant number of injuries during a fall the previous day. 

Shane Rose of Australia wins the CCI4*-S Eventer of the Year title at Land Rover Horse of the Year, Tomoana Showgrounds on March 10, 2024, in Hastings, New Zealand. (Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)

"During a cross country schooling session yesterday Shane suffered a nasty fall. Thankfully his horse was not injured in the fall," the statement read. 

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"Shane is currently in ICU with a badly broken femur and a fractured pelvis and ribs. He also suffered a heavy concussion."

Rose underwent surgery on Friday to "stabilize the femur and pelvis." 

"While the timing is unfortunate we are hopeful there is adequate time for him to recover and still be able to continue his preparation schedule for the Paris Olympics Games." 

Shane Rose rides Virgil and wins the Eventing Horse of the Year title at Land Rover Horse of the Year, Tomoana Showgrounds on March 10, 2024, in Hastings, New Zealand.  (Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)

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Rose, 50, qualified for the Summer Games with a win in New Zealand the previous week, but his injuries could force him to miss yet another Olympic Games. 

According to Reuters, he previously qualified for the 1996 Games