Olympian back after 44 years

HONG KONG: Hiroshi Hoketsu's appearance at the Olympic equestrian dressage event here was his second Olympic event since the 1964 Tokyo Games.

Although Hoketsu missed his chance at a medal in the dressage competition on Tuesday, he is happy to have had the chance to compete, especially at his age.

Hotketsu's youthful wiriness, which he attributes to his love of sport, belies his 67 years. He works out every day to stay limber and avoid injury, but age has never obstructed him from competing.