Bob Champion
| Bob Champion CBE | |
|---|---|
Champion in 2008 | |
| Occupation | Racehorse jockey, trainer |
| Born | 4 June 1948 Sussex, England |
| Major racing wins | |
| Grand National (1981) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Aldaniti | |
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.