Who are the smallest athletes?
Jockeys
Who tall are they usually
Under 5'6"
How much do they weigh?
Under 120lbs
How does a horse go faster?
With less weight on it
Does the jockey sit on the horse?
No
what does he do?
Leans forward on his legs
Where is the strain?
On his thighs and calf muscles
What happens on muddy days?
jockeys get a pounding of mud
Can a jockey be hurt?
Yes
What are the worst accidents from?
Falls
How many riders are hurt annually?
About 240
What percent is that?
One out of six
Are they paid well?
Yes
How much money do they keep?
About 10% of what the horse wins
Who is five foot three?
Jacinto Vasquez
How much has he won?
$7,000,000
Over how long?
8 years
Who is Conn McCreary?
a top jockey
Are there many Latin-American  riders?
Yes
What years was McCreary riding?
During the 1950's