Diane Crump, Horse Racing Pioneer and First Female Derby Jockey, Dies at 77

Tributes are pouring in following the death of Diane Crump, who passed away at age 77 after a battle with brain cancer.Crump made history in 1969 as the first woman to ride professionally in the USA and later became the first female jockey to compete in the Kentucky Derby.Despite facing boycotts and requiring security escorts during her early career, she secured 228 wins before retiring and transitioning to a horse sales business.