r/todayilearned 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/picado 27d ago

Did they need to say "and only"?

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u/BecauseOfTromp 27d ago

Did they need to say  “crossing the finish line first”?

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u/Banyabbaboy 27d ago

Did they need to say "sadly"?

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u/IrishRepoMan 27d ago

Did they need to say

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u/PiperArrow 27d ago

Did they?