British world medallist recovering from surgery in Australian hospital

British dressage rider Spencer Wilton has undergone surgery in Sydney for a ruptured disc in his lower back, having been admitted to hospital while in Australia on a teaching trip.

The multi-medalled Olympian suffered with the back injury during 2018, blighting his preparations for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in September — though he and Super Nova II still helped Britain achieve team bronze in Tryon.

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Article written by: Polly Bryan