Olympia Given Clean Bill of Health
Sara Hymnia reports from the IL weigh-in.
SARA HYMNIAWolf Sports Imperial League Correspondent
Shocked rumours circulated around the New Stadium early this morning that Royal Hermeia's lead dragon, Olympia, ridden by Lucia Aelschu, had failed some of his medical checks and would be placed under ICDA special supervision or even forbidden from competing. However, Royal Hermeia and the ICDA have now released joint statements denying the rumour and clearing Olympia to fly.
Olympia and Aelschu enter their tenth and presumed-final season in the Imperial League this year after a career that already includes a record-equaling four championships. Health concerns have dogged Olympia since a shoulder injury that derailed their 1452 season, with some commentators arguing that Aelschu should have retired already to protect her dragon's future.
Drama in the Imperial League paddock this morning...
