Raine Maida on marriage, music and the Maritimes | SaltWireQUILLOTA, Chile - 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.
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.