Equestrian: Mark Todd Of New Zealand Selected For Sixth Olympics

Two-times equestrian gold medalist Mark Todd on Tuesday was selected in the New Zealand Olympic team for a record sixth time.

The New Zealand Olympic Committee said on Tuesday that Todd and fellow rider Andrew Nicholson will set a new New Zealand record when they compete at the Beijing Olympics.

They will be joined by Joe Meyer, Caroline Powell and Heelan Tompkins.

The pair will be attending their sixth Olympic Games, surpassing canoeist Ian Ferguson's attendance at five Games.