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Trailblazing Jockey Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77

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Trailblazing Jockey Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77
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Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby and a trailblazer for women in horse racing, has died at age 77 from brain cancer. She broke gender barriers in the sport, winning 228 races and inspiring future generations of female jockeys. Crump was celebrated for her courage, determination, and kindness, leaving a lasting legacy in horse racing history.

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