# Olympian Claims Biggest Comeback After Shooting Equestrian

> Michael Barisone, a former Olympian, claims he's preparing for the biggest comeback in sports history after shooting an equestrian in the chest.
- Title: Olympian Claims Biggest Comeback After Shooting Equestrian
- Summary: Michael Barisone, a former Olympian, claims he's preparing for the biggest comeback in sports history after shooting an equestrian in the chest. Michael…
- Keywords: michael barisone, lauren kanarek, robert goodwin, equestrian, dressage, nypost, insanity defense, attempted murder, world cup, grand prix, pure evil memoir, news
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/us-news/insane-nj-olympian-who-shot-equestrian-in-chest-claims-hes-prepping-biggest-comeback-in-sports-history
- Published: 2026-09-17T13:41:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael barisone, lauren kanarek, robert goodwin, equestrian, dressage, nypost, insanity defense, attempted murder, world cup, grand prix, pure evil memoir, news
## Michael Barisone's Claim
Michael Barisone, 62, a former 2008 Beijing Olympian, claims he's preparing for the biggest comeback story in sports history.

> the biggest comeback story in the history of sports
## Insanity Defense Outcome
Barisone was found not guilty by reason of insanity in April 2022 after shooting Lauren Kanarek in August 2019.

> found not guilty by reason of insanity
## Release and Farm
Barisone was released from psychiatric state custody in November 2023 and runs a dressage farm in Loxahatchee, Florida.

> released from psychiatric state custody
## Barisone's Victim Claim
Barisone calls himself a 'terrific guy who snapped' and claims his victims are the 'scum of the earth'.

> terrific guy who snapped
## Shooting Details
Barisone shot Lauren Kanarek twice in the chest, who told 911 she was shot in the heart.

> I’ve been shot in the heart
## Barisone's Memoir
Barisone is writing a memoir called 'Pure Evil' claiming his old self died from a shattered dream and broken heart.

> Pure Evil
## Key takeaway

Michael Barisone, 62, a former 2008 Beijing Olympian, claims he's preparing for the biggest comeback in sports history after shooting Lauren Kanarek in the chest in August 2019.