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The first Saturday in May means it’s time for the Kentucky Derby, one of horse racing’s greatest events of all time.
Accordingly, there has been no shortage of luminaries who have raced at Churchill Downs over the years. Often, it’s a group of teammates who go together, like Tom Brady and The New England Patriots In 2019. Last year, Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens There were big names to attend.
The 152nd edition in 2026 is sure to feature the same top athletes. However, before it’s time for “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” here’s a look back at the notable names that have taken on the Kentucky Derby in the past.
2025
Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens
Biles and her husband, now a security Indianapolis ColtsTake the derby with the matching purple dress.
Livy Dunn
The former LSU gymnast had a polka dot look at Churchill Downs.
Carmelo Anthony
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer opted for a classic newsboy cap with a double-breasted jacket.
Russell went with his fiancee Laura Evanieukas in a sleek button down and jacket.
2024
Kells had a clear look as he ran.
the former Green Bay Packers And New York Jets Teammates attended the Barnstable Brown gala Jimmy Graham (second left), AJ Haque (right) and David Bakhtiari (front left), among others.
Emmitt Smith
The Hall of Fame included special photos of the running back’s inside jacket.
2023
Patrick, Brittany Mahomes
The three-time Super Bowl champion wore a plaid jacket and shades to the Derby with his wife, Brittany.
Peyton Manning
Manning rocked a jacket in the same color Denver Broncoswhere he spent his final four seasons.
2022
Michael Phelps
Color was on point for the record 23-time Olympic gold medalist and his wife, Nicole Johnson.
Bianca Bellaire, Montez Ford
WWE Superstars came dressed to impress at Churchill Downs.
Then at a junior kentuckyLevi’s rocked a tie with colors like Wildcats blue.
2019
Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Danny Amendola
Brady and Amendola posed with their former Patriots coach, Belichick’s former partner Linda Holliday.
Mayfield grew a beard with his future wife, Emily.
2017
Justin Rose
2013 US Open winner Justin Rose attended the derby with his wife Kate.
Tom Brady, David Ortiz
The two Boston sports legends made sure to take a photo together at Churchill Downs.
2016
Lindsay Vonn
Legendary alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn documented her derby experience by snapping a photo with her phone.
