Pan Am Games show jumping ends in chaos after Canadian protest

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The Pan American Games show jumping competition ended in chaos on Friday, with Canada arguing a judging error had denied Amy Millar a place on the podium, triggering protests and appeals.

Pan-Am Games - Santiago 2023 - Equestrian - Second Competition - Team Final and Individual Qualifier - Escuela de Equitacion Regimiento de Granderos, Quillota, Chile - November 1, 2023 Canada's Amy Millar in action riding Truman REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File PhotoQUILLOTA, Chile, Nov 3 -

Video showed that the barrier did drop but the Canadian protest argued it did so after Millar had crossed the finish line and completed her round. Asked by Reuters about the ruling, an emotional Millar sobbed one word "McLain" as she exited the venue. The U.S. later filed a counter appeal and could be seen engaged in an animated conversation with the Canadian team outside of the judges' meeting."We just went all together, including the Canadian team, to watch the video, the video clearly shows she touched the fence," Ward, a five-time Olympian and double gold medallist told Reuters. "It's not a question.

 

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