LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux was named to Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in Sports."
The honor comes after Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby and 158th Belmont Stakes.
"What is my life," DeVaux posted on X Tuesday.
In the “What is my life” I have been named as one of Times 100 most influential people in sportshttps://t.co/YGRtCNvPw4 pic.twitter.com/iEBGlxhlDO
— Cherie DeVaux (@reredevaux) June 9, 2026
DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner when Golden Tempo, the 23-to-1 long shot, crossed the finish line first on May 2 in front of a crowd of more than 150,000.
"It's almost guaranteed to make you smile, if not tear up," Time senior correspondent Sean Gregory wrote of the viral video showing DeVaux jump up and down with excitement as Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack down the stretch to win the Run for the Roses.
@americasbestracing For the first time in 152 years — HISTORY IS MADE!!! Trainer Cherie DeVaux watches as Golden Tempo and Jose Ortiz get up at the wire to win the Kentucky Derby at 23-1. 🎥: Reaction footage owned by America’s Best Racing. Race footage courtesy of NBC #kentuckyderby #derby #womeninsport #girlpower #history ♬ Outro - M83
"I'm glad I can be a representative of all women, everywhere," DeVaux said after the win. "We can do anything we set our minds to."
You can read the full writeup about DeVaux by clicking here.
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