Bob Champion
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Robert Champion CBE (born 4 June 1948) is an English former jump jockey, who won the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti. His triumph, while recovering from cancer, was made into the 1984 film Champions, with John Hurt portraying Champion. The film is based on Champion's book Champion's Story, which he wrote with close friend, racing journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Powell.
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Bob Champion CBE | |
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Occupation | Racehorse jockey, trainer |
Born | (1948-06-04) 4 June 1948 (age 76) Sussex, England |
Major racing wins | |
Grand National (1981) | |
Significant horses | |
Aldaniti |
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