The Pan Am Torch Cauldron on display in Tecumseh Park (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)The Pan Am Torch Cauldron on display in Tecumseh Park (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)
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Ridgetown's Von Martels Wins Pan Am Bronze

Chatham-Kent was well represented at the Pan Am Games in Toronto Tuesday.

32-year-old Chris Von Martels, along with his horse Zilverstar, earned a bronze medal in the Individual Dressage final.

This is Von Martels' second medal at this year's games. He and Canada's equestrian team also won a silver in the Team Dressage competition on Sunday.

The Individual gold went to USA's Steffen Peters, while the Silver went to Laura Graves, also from the US.

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