Ron Turcotte

Ron Turcotte

athlete Canada

Ron Turcotte was a Hall of Fame jockey renowned for riding Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973, a feat that ended a 25-year drought in horse racing. Born in 1941 in Drummond, New Brunswick, he won over 3,000 races in his career before becoming paraplegic after a riding accident in 1978. Turcotte is remembered not only for his remarkable achievements on the racetrack but also for his advocacy for fellow riders and his compassionate character.

Born on Jul 22, 1941 (84 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
42,207
Power
1,545$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 9.00 0.08% +10% 38,005,238 32,815 $1,700,000 1,468$
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 10,847,910 9,392 $89,000 77$
Totals 2 48,853,148 42,207 $1,789,000 1,545$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Ron Turcotte, the jockey who rode Secretariat 52 years ago to a record-breaking Triple Crown victory, passed away at home in northern New Brunswick. 9

The Globe and Mail: Canada has lost one of its greatest sporting figures in Ron Turcotte

United States United States: Ron Turcotte was a legendary jockey who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973. 9

Fox News: Ron Turcotte, jockey who rode Secretariat to Triple Crown, dies at 84