Ian Millar

Not to be confused with Ian Miller.

Ian Millar
Personal information
Full nameIan Millar
Nationality Canada
DisciplineShow jumping
Born (1947-01-06) January 6, 1947 (age 77)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight167 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb)
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Canada
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing Team jumping
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Individual jumping
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Team jumping
Gold medal – first place 1999 Winnipeg Individual jumping
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Team jumping
Silver medal – second place 1979 San Juan Team jumping
Silver medal – second place 1983 Caracas Team jumping
Silver medal – second place 1991 Havana Team jumping
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team jumping
Bronze medal – third place 1979 San Juan Individual jumping
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Winnipeg Team jumping

Ian Millar CM (born January 6, 1947) is a Canadian Equestrian Team athlete for show jumping. He is a two-time winner of the Show Jumping World Cup, and an Olympic silver medalist.[1] Due to his longevity and accomplishments, he is often nicknamed "Captain Canada" in his sport.[2] He holds the record for most Olympic appearances by any athlete in any sport (10). A member of Canada's 2012 Olympic Games team, he broke the record when he took part in his tenth Games in London 2012.[2]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ian Millar". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "London 2012: Canada's Ian Millar to compete at record 10th Games". BBC Sport. July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.