Beijing 2008 Olympics

Schomberg Ontario resident Eric Lamaze, on Hickstead, won the Jumping Individual Gold medal in Equestrian for Canada with Rolf Goran Bengtsson of Sweden earning the Silver, and Beezie Madden of the United States taking home the Bronze.

Canada’s Eric Lamaze and Hickstead jump for Gold (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Canada’s Eric Lamaze and Hickstead jump for Gold (Photo credit; Xinhua)

In one of the greatest stories of these Olympics, nine-time Olympic competitor Ian Millar won his first medal, a Silver, as part of Canada’s Equestrian Jumping Team. The sixty-one year-old, a member of the Canadian Sport of Fame, dedicated the win to his beloved-wife who passed-away of cancer in March after being married for nearly forty years.

"This one’s for Lynn, I had an angel riding with me."

The Millar children, Jonathon, and Amy, were both in Hong Kong cheering on their dad and plan on riding for Team Canada in London.

Ian Millar Photo Credit: AP Susan Walsh

Ian Millar Photo Credit: AP Kin Cheung

Ian Millar brings the Silver home to Canada (Photo credit: Getty Images)