IAN MILLAR
The 10th appearance at the Olympic Games by Canadian equestrian rider Ian Millar in 2012 set an Olympic record. In 1972, at the age of 65, he began his streak at the doomed Munich Summer Games.
IAN MILLAR
There have only been two other Olympians with a total of 9 appearances at the Olympics. Unfortunately, Millar was unable to compete in his 11th Olympic Games in Rio due to a horse injury that will necessitate surgery.
U.S. HOCKEY
Pro hockey players from the United States are not sent to compete in international competitions. Instead, it gives young athletes the chance to compete in international competitions, and it has never ranked higher than fourth. Nonetheless, in the 1980 Olympics, a feat considered impossible was achieved.
U.S. HOCKEY
American hockey team defeats the Soviet Union in “Miracle on Ice,” as it was dubbed at the time. As soon as they realized that they had won the game 4-3 on Mike Eruzione’s final goal, the Americans went into a frenzy of celebration. They went on to win their gold medal match as a result of this momentum.
