Age, Biography and Wiki
Ian Millar was born on 6 January, 1947 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a Canadian equestrian. Discover Ian Millar's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
Popular As |
Ian Millar |
Occupation |
N/A |
Age |
77 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
6 January 1947 |
Birthday |
6 January |
Birthplace |
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Nationality |
Canada
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 6 January.
He is a member of famous equestrian with the age 77 years old group.
Ian Millar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Ian Millar height is 6ft 1in and Weight 167 lb.
Physical Status |
Height |
6ft 1in |
Weight |
167 lb |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Not Available |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Not Available |
Ian Millar Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ian Millar worth at the age of 77 years old? Ian Millar’s income source is mostly from being a successful equestrian. He is from Canada. We have estimated Ian Millar's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
equestrian |
Ian Millar Social Network
Instagram |
|
Linkedin |
|
Twitter |
|
Facebook |
|
Wikipedia |
|
Imdb |
|
Timeline
Ian Millar CM (born January 6, 1947) is a Canadian Equestrian Team athlete for show jumping.
He is a two-time winner of the Show Jumping World Cup, and an Olympic silver medalist.
Due to his longevity and accomplishments, he is often nicknamed "Captain Canada" in his sport.
He holds the record for most Olympic appearances by any athlete in any sport (10).
He was a member of every Canadian Equestrian Team at the Show Jumping World Championships from 1972 to 2014.
With his horse, Big Ben (1976–1999), Millar won more than 40 Grand Prix titles worldwide and the Show Jumping World Cup two years in a row (1988 & 1989).
In 1986 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada, and in 1996 was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
At the Pan American Games in August 1987, Ian Millar became the second Canadian to win an individual gold medal.
He now has nine Pan American Games medals, including two individual golds.
He holds the North American record for Grand Prix and Derby wins.
This was the third time he had won the class, having won previously in 1987 and 1991 with Big Ben.
His wife Lynn died of cancer in March 2008.
Millar is a twelve-time winner of the Canadian Show Jumping Championship.
He has been a staple on the Canadian Equestrian Team for decades, and has amassed over $3.5 million in prize earnings at the prestigious Spruce Meadows venue in Calgary, Alberta.
On 18 August, at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, at the age of 61, Millar anchored his team (also including Jill Henselwood, Eric Lamaze, and Mac Cone) to a first-place standing.
Riding In Style, he completed a faultless round to lead the Canadian team into a jump-off for gold with the United States.
Ultimately Canada would finish behind the American team to capture silver – Millar's first Olympic medal.
A member of Canada's 2012 Olympic Games team, he broke the record when he took part in his tenth Games in London 2012.
Millar was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He operates "Millar Brooke Farm" near the small town of Perth, Ontario, alongside his children Jonathon Millar and Amy Millar, and daughter-in-law Kelly Soleau-Millar.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Millar competed at his tenth games (his first having been in 1972, having only missed the 1980 Games due to the US-led boycott against the Soviet Union), breaking the record set by Hubert Raudaschl.
Millar was named to the 2012 Olympic team, making that appearance, his tenth, a record for any Olympic athlete's appearances at Olympics.
In the 2012 Olympics' Individual Jumping event, Millar finished in a three-way tie for ninth aboard his gelding Star Power, the best Canadian result.
In 2013, he was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame.
He has a degree in business administration from Algonquin College, and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Guelph.
On September 14, 2014, Millar won the $1.5-million CP International at Spruce Meadows aboard Dixson, who shares bloodlines with Big Ben.
On July 23, 2015, Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event.
On May 1, 2019, Millar announced his retirement from international competition to re-focus his attention on coaching and developing young horses.