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What was Frank Hayes's profession before his participation in the race?
What was Frank Hayes's profession before his participation in the race?
- Veterinarian
- Horse trainer (correct)
- Horse breeder
- Horse owner
Frank Hayes won the race while he was still alive.
Frank Hayes won the race while he was still alive.
False (B)
What horse did Frank Hayes ride in the competition?
What horse did Frank Hayes ride in the competition?
Sweet Kiss
Frank Hayes lost _____ pounds daily in an effort to compete in the race.
Frank Hayes lost _____ pounds daily in an effort to compete in the race.
Match the following causes to their explanations regarding Frank Hayes's death:
Match the following causes to their explanations regarding Frank Hayes's death:
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Who was Frank Hayes?
Who was Frank Hayes?
Frank Hayes was a jockey who tragically died during a horse race in 1923.
Why was Hayes's death so tragic?
Why was Hayes's death so tragic?
Hayes was a determined jockey who pushed himself and his horse, Sweet Kiss, to win, ultimately leading to his death.
What likely caused Hayes's death?
What likely caused Hayes's death?
His cause of death was likely a combination of exhaustion, dehydration, and overexertion.
What's unique about Hayes's achievement?
What's unique about Hayes's achievement?
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What lesson can we learn from Hayes's story?
What lesson can we learn from Hayes's story?
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Study Notes
Frank Hayes's Tragic Race Win
- Frank Hayes was an Irish-American horse trainer and jockey.
- He competed in a horse race at Belmont Park, New York, in 1923.
- He rode the horse "Sweet Kiss".
- Hayes was determined to win and made extreme efforts to lose weight, including drastic measures like losing 12 pounds daily by dehydration and excessive jogging.
- This extreme strategy is extremely dangerous and not recommended.
- On June 4th, 1923, Hayes and Sweet Kiss were leading the race.
- Hayes pushed himself and the horse relentlessly.
Cause of Death
- Hayes won the race.
- Shortly after the race, Hayes became unresponsive and motionless.
- Dr. John A. Voorhees declared him dead.
- Hayes's mother attributed his death to congestive heart failure, due to the intense physical strain.
- Dr. Mike Varshavski suggested that exhaustion, dehydration, intense exertion, and over-exertion were likely contributing factors.
- The exact cause of death remains unidentified or unconfirmed.
Unique Distinction
- Frank Hayes is notable for being the only jockey to win a race while being declared dead.
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Description
Explore the harrowing story of Frank Hayes, who won a horse race in 1923 but tragically collapsed shortly after. Delve into the extreme physical exertion and dehydration he endured to achieve victory. This quiz covers the events leading to his untimely death and the considerations around such dangerous practices in sports.
