Diane Crump
| Diane Crump | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation |
Jockey Horse trainer |
| Known for | First woman to ride in a professional horse race in the United States |
Diane Crump (born 1948) is an American jockey and horse trainer. On February 7, 1969, Crump became the first woman to ride in a professional race in the United States.[1] Her participation in the event was so contested that she required a full police escort through the crowds at the Hialeah Park Race Track.[1] In a 2012 interview, Crump described what arriving at the race was like:
The crowd was just swarming all over me. They were crazy, up in arms. . .The hecklers were yelling: 'Go back to the kitchen and cook dinner.' That was the mentality at the time. They thought I was going to be the downfall of the whole sport, which is such a medieval thought. I was like: 'Come on people, this is the 1960s!'[1]
Crump ultimately finished 9th or 10th in the 12-horse race.[1][2] In 1970, she became the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby.[3] Crump and her horse, Fathom, came in 15th in a 17-horse race.[4][5] By the time she ended her racing career in 1985, she had ridden to 235 wins.[2]
On February 1, 1989, Crump suffered a broken leg, ankle and ribs from a riding accident and was hospitalized for ten days.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 McKenzie, Sheena. "Jockey who refused to stay in the kitchen". CNN.com. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Christine, Bill. "SAD ANNIVERSARY : 20 Years After Making Racing History, Jockey Diane Crump Is Injured in Fall". LA Times. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ↑ Thompson, Hunter (June 4, 1970). "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved" (PDF). Scanlan's Monthly 1 (4). Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ "Diane Crump". A+E Networks. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ Landeman, Brian. "Diane Crump reflects on her Derby day". ESPNW. Retrieved March 13, 2015.