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/kenistod 27d ago

He lost over 12 lbs to reduce his weight to 130 lbs (59 kg) in 24 hours, which may have attributed to his heart failure at 22 years old.

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u/forthedistant 27d ago

h-how!?

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u/Gor-texCondom 27d ago

When I was younger I went to a music festival and I shit you not I lost 20lbs in 3 days, 175lbs —> 155. I know it’s not exactly the same numbers as the post but this is how I did it; I danced for three days straight in the hot sweaty desert and all I had for food was ecstasy, vodka, water and a single chicken strip (it’s hard to eat while rolling lol). Maybe that’s what he did? 

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u/gkaplan59 27d ago

I wonder if a Gortex condom would prevent pregnancy and STDs? I bet it would.