Ex-champion jockey Crowley retires 10 months after fall
Former champion jockey Jim Crowley retires 10 months after sustaining serious injuries in a fall, saying it was "the most difficult decision" of his life.
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"It's been a great career, it's just unfortunate that after my accident at York my body couldn't get back to the level I want to be to race ride again."
— Jim Crowley , Athlete
"I've always wanted to be a trainer."
— Jim Crowley , Athlete
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Former champion jockey Jim Crowley retires 10 months after sustaining serious injuries in a fall, saying it was "the most difficult decision" of his life.
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