Lester Piggott, legendary British jockey, dies aged 86 in Switzerland hospital - ABC News

5/29/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by ABC News

Piggott, who rode 30 winners in the five British Classics of flat racing including the Epsom Derby nine times, died in Switzerland having been admitted to hospital last week, his family announced.

Former champion British jockey Lester Piggott, who won the Epsom Derby nine times and was widely considered one of the greatest riders of all time, has died at the age of 86.