Diane Nelson (jockey)
| Diane Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Diane Bissett |
| Occupation | Jockey and model |
| Born | September 26, 1965 Rockville Centre, New York |
| Died | July 5, 2017 (aged 51) Goshen, Connecticut |
| Spouse | Robert Nelson (married 1987-1989) |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 110 lb (50 kg; 7 st 12 lb) |
| Career winnings | $19,106,392 |
| Career wins | 1,095 |
| Honours | |
| Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame | |
Diane J. Bissett Nelson (September 26, 1965 – July 5, 2017) was an American jockey and model. Over the course of a racing career that would last 21 years, Nelson would have 1,095 race wins and her rides would earn nearly $20,000,000. Nelson was the sixth woman in the United States to record more than 1,000 race wins.