Julieanne Louise Krone Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Julieann Louise "Julie" Krone (born July 24, 1963, Benton Harbor, Michigan), is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair. In 2000, she became the first woman inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. She has also been honored by induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame and Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
I want this to be a lesson to all kids everywhere. If the stable gate is closed, climb the fence.
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With racing, you never rest on your laurels, and there are no counterfeits.
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Inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Inducted into the Jersey Shore Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2013.
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Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in 2000.
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By the time Julie retired in 1999, she had won 3,545 races and more than $81 million in purse earnings.
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On September 7, 2011, 48-year-old Krone emerged from retirement for a single charity race at Doncaster Racecourse in the United Kingdom. She rode Invisible Horse to victory by three-and-a-half lengths, giving her a total of 3,707 winning mounts.
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In 2000, Julie Krone became the first woman to ever be inducted in the United States National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
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Worked as a race commentator for TVG.
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First female jockey to win a Triple Crown race, capturing the 1993 Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair.
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Has won more races than any other female jockey in history.
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Jockey in United States Thoroughbred racing for 18 years, winning 3,541 races and earning more than $80 million. Retired in April, 1999.