‘We’re only here for one life’: rider who spent weeks in a coma this spring aims for Tokyo Olympics

Spanish dressage rider Juan Matute Guimón, who spent almost a month in a coma this spring having suffered a brain bleed, is targeting the Tokyo Olympics next year.

The 22-year-old was airlifted to hospital in Madrid on 5 May after collapsing while riding at home, and underwent two operations and doctors fought to save his life. The 22-year-old stayed in a coma for 25 days, but was able to return home at the start of July, and get back in the saddle on 31 July.

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Article written by: Polly Bryan