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Most experienced Olympian in history retires at age 72

Canadian equestrian Ian Millar, who competed in a record 10 Olympics, retired from international show jumping competition at age 72.

“Representing Canada many times over my career has been my greatest honor,” Millar said in a press release. “Each time I wore the red team jacket was very special to me, and the fact that I was able to share this experience with so many great riders is a testament to the quality of horsemen and horsewomen here in our country.

“It has been the journey of a lifetime with so many dreams realized, so much due to the fantastic horses I was blessed to ride, to whom I am eternally grateful.