Luca Roman is one of two brothers on the Italian team
The Italian eventing team has been announced for Rio and will comprise;
Stefano Brecciaroli with Apollo Vd Wendi Kurt Hoeve
Luca Roman with Castlewoods Jake
Pietro Roman with Barraduff
Arianna Schivo with Quefira de l' Ormeau
Reserve: Giovanni Ugolotti with Oplitas
Stefano Brecciaroli will be taking part in his fourth Olympics, having already competed in Athens, Beijing and London while his team mates, who include two brothers, are newcomers to the Olympic Games, although all three competed as part of the Italian team at the last FEI European Championships at Blair Castle
Unfortunately Vittoria Panizzon had to withdraw from selection as both she and her top horse Borough Pennyz are carrying injuries. Borough Pennyz sustained an injury at Barbury Castle International and Vittoria has since broken her collar bone
