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Coverage dated May 28, 2022

Jockey icon Lester Piggott dead aged 86 after battling heart problems

Headline from Miami County Republic

Iconic jockey Lester Piggott is dead aged 86 after battling heart problems – 48 hours after his daughter said he was on the mend in hospital.

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  1. Miami County Republic

    Jockey icon Lester Piggott dead aged 86 after battling heart problems (opens Miami County Republic)

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    Iconic jockey Lester Piggott is dead aged 86 after battling heart problems – 48 hours after his daughter said he was on the mend in hospital.

  2. France 24

    Record-breaking Derby winning jockey Lester Piggott dies (opens France 24)

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    Legendary flat race jockey Lester Piggott who rode a record nine Epsom Derby winners has died aged 86 his son-in-law said on Sunday.

  3. The Guardian

    Lester Piggott, the outstanding jockey of the postwar era, dies aged 86 (opens The Guardian)

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    Lester Piggott, the outstanding jockey of the postwar era and a figure who transcended the sport of racing when the popularity of the Derby was at its height, has died aged 86

  4. France 24

    Legendary jockey Lester Piggott dies aged 86 (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Legendary flat race jockey Lester Piggott who rode a record nine Epsom Derby winners has died aged 86 his son-in-law said on Sunday.

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