Julie Krone

Julie Krone (b. July 24, 1963, Benton Harbor, Michigan), is an American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win the Belmont Stakes, which also made her the only woman to date to win any Triple Crown race. In 1999 she was the first female jockey inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

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July 24 - 1963 - Benton Harbor, Michigan - American - Jockey - 1993 - Belmont Stakes - Triple Crown - 1999 - National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

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Krone won 3,545 races during her career, winning her first racing event at the age of 5.

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Julie Krone retired April 18, 1999 as the only woman thus far to win a triple Crown race.

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