# Former Champion Jockey Crowley Retires 10 Months After Fall

Former champion jockey Richard Crowley has announced his retirement, just 10 months after a serious fall that left him with long-lasting injuries. The 41-year-old decided he could no longer compete at the highest level. His exit marks the end of a decorated career in British horse racing.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/articles/cp30vq84k9no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:03:57 GMT