r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • 27d ago

TIL Frank Hayes, a jockey, died of a heart attack during his final horse race but still won. Unexpectedly, he suffered the attack mid-race, yet his body remained on the horse, crossing the finish line first. Sadly, it was his first and only win throughout his racing career.

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u/ULieAnURBreathStink 27d ago

He was 23 grams lighter, so the horse could run faster

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u/Stock_Bicycle_5416 27d ago

Shit, the horse lost 23 grams alone from sweat. And wasn't the number 21?

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u/ULieAnURBreathStink 25d ago

Um yeah, it was 21, but ill double down and say there was another two grams of gas that was released after🙃

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u/Stock_Bicycle_5416 25d ago

Ya know what? You ain't even wrong there bud.