Wantha Davis
Horse Jockey

Wantha Davis Net Worth

Wantha Davis was a pioneering female American horse jockey who was born in 1917. She was a trailblazer in women's sports and won the 1940 Tuscon Derby. Her net worth and salary are unknown, but her legacy as a female athlete is remembered and celebrated.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 3, 1917
Birth Place Kansas
Age 103 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Trailblazing female American horse jockey who was a pioneer in women's sports and won the 1940 Tuscon Derby.

Before Fame

She began her jockey career as a teenager.

Trivia

In 2004 she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.

Family Life

Her maiden name was Bangs, but she married horse trainer Lendol Davis.

Associated With

She paved the way for future female jockeys like Hall of Famer Julie Krone.

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

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