Ron Turcotte, Secretariat's jockey and horse racing legend, dies at 84
Ron Turcotte, a renowned horse racing jockey, passed away at the age of 84. Turcotte is best known for his association with the legendary racehorse Secretariat, whom he guided to the Triple Crown in 1973, a feat that had not been accomplished in 25 years. Turcotte's career spanned over three decades, during which he won more than 3,000 races. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1979, a testament to his exceptional talent and contribution to the sport. Turcotte's legacy extends beyond his professional achievements, as he also advocated for better safety measures and support for jockeys after a devastating accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down in 1978. The horse racing community mourns the loss of a true icon, and Turcotte's impact on the sport will be remembered for generations to come.
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