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McLain Ward (born October 17, 1975, in Mount Kisco, New York) is a distinguished American show jumper renowned for his contributions to equestrian sports.
Key Achievements:
- Early Career:
- At age 14, became the youngest rider to win both the United States Equestrian Federation’s Show Jumping Derby and the USET Medal Finals in the same year (1990).
- Olympic Success:
- 2004 Athens Olympics: Secured team gold with teammates Peter Wylde, Beezie Madden, and Chris Kappler.
- 2008 Beijing Olympics: Achieved team gold riding Sapphire alongside Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, and Will Simpson.
- 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: Earned team silver with HH Azur.
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Contributed to team silver riding Contagious.
- 2024 Paris Olympics: Participated in his sixth consecutive Olympic Games.
- World Equestrian Games (WEG):
- 2006 Aachen: Part of the U.S. team that won silver.
- 2014 Normandy: Contributed to team bronze.
- 2018 Tryon: Helped secure team gold.
- Pan American Games:
- 2011 Guadalajara: Won team gold riding Antares F.
- 2015 Toronto: Achieved individual gold and team bronze with Rothchild.
- World Cup Finals:
- 2017 Omaha: Clinched the FEI Jumping World Cup Final title with HH Azur.
- Recent Highlights:
- 2023: Won the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters with HH Azur.
- 2023 Pan American Games: Helped the U.S. team secure gold and earned individual bronze riding Contagious.
McLain Ward’s dedication and consistent excellence have solidified his status as a leading figure in international show jumping.