Lester Piggott's Height
5ft 7 (170.2 cm)
English Jockey. In his riding days he was described as 5ft 7 although by age 75 when this photo was taken had lost height.
5ft 8 Rob and Lester (1935 - 2022) @ Sportsmania 2011
If you're as tall as I am, 5ft 7in, you've got to work out your own method. There weren't any models for tall jockeys like me in my time. Gordon Richards was small even as jockeys go: he could do eight stone without effort. There's an advantage in being tall, big: I think it's my main one. A horse responds to a good weight on its back, live weight - not dead weight, lead, under the saddle - to make up the right scale. When a biggish jockey gets up, the chances are that the horse feels, well, authority.
-- The Observer, 2005
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Average Guess (17 Votes)
5ft 7.97in (172.6cm)
5ft 7.97in (172.6cm)
ChaosControl 6'2.5 said on 13/Jan/21
I can believe he’s lost 2”, my grandfather is 5’5.5 nowadays and was reportedly 5’7 in his prime. He’s heavier than Lester, but less active and grandpa is 71
I can believe he’s lost 2”, my grandfather is 5’5.5 nowadays and was reportedly 5’7 in his prime. He’s heavier than Lester, but less active and grandpa is 71
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 2/May/20
Rob's standing a bit closer to the camera, so about 5'5" is fine. But both the peak and current average guesses are too high.
Rob's standing a bit closer to the camera, so about 5'5" is fine. But both the peak and current average guesses are too high.
Anonynon said on 15/Dec/18
Not buying 5'5" flat, maybe a bit more, but I care more about why the guy lost 2 inches in height. I thought shorter men lose less height as they age. I mean, 5'7" isn't what I'd call that short, but it's not a height where you should be losing that much by old age.
Editor Rob
Not buying 5'5" flat, maybe a bit more, but I care more about why the guy lost 2 inches in height. I thought shorter men lose less height as they age. I mean, 5'7" isn't what I'd call that short, but it's not a height where you should be losing that much by old age.
Editor RobWhen you've been a jockey and your body has rode horses thousands of times, that might increase wear & tear and back issues.
Sandy Cowell said on 16/Sep/18
Lester looks about 5ft4.75 here, and I'll have to take Rob's word for it that he was once 5ft7!
Lester looks about 5ft4.75 here, and I'll have to take Rob's word for it that he was once 5ft7!
Nik said on 5/Jun/17
He is probably between 5'4.5" and 5'5". Yes he was tall for a Jockey when he was 5'7"!
He is probably between 5'4.5" and 5'5". Yes he was tall for a Jockey when he was 5'7"!
World Citizen said on 31/May/17
Spot on listing. Exactly a 8 cm difference.
Spot on listing. Exactly a 8 cm difference.
TJE said on 7/Oct/14
Rob's not looking over this guy's head. 5'5 is spot on.
Rob's not looking over this guy's head. 5'5 is spot on.
Mike T said on 2/Dec/13
5'7" is tall for a jockey, period. And this looks like a solid 4-inch difference to me. I'd say he's 5'4" now and maybe 5'6" or 7 at peak.
5'7" is tall for a jockey, period. And this looks like a solid 4-inch difference to me. I'd say he's 5'4" now and maybe 5'6" or 7 at peak.
Arch Stanton said on 4/Dec/12
Surprising, most jockeys are 5'2"-5'4" range. 5'7 peak is tall for a jockey!!
Surprising, most jockeys are 5'2"-5'4" range. 5'7 peak is tall for a jockey!!
John said on 23/Jul/12
I had always heard he was tall for a jockey at 5'7". He may have been near that at peak.
I had always heard he was tall for a jockey at 5'7". He may have been near that at peak.
Robby D said on 12/Jun/12
He was always listed as 5'7.5" but I never believed it, now the proof of the pudding is in the eating, he looks at least 4" shorter than Rob in that picture, probably even more.
He was always listed as 5'7.5" but I never believed it, now the proof of the pudding is in the eating, he looks at least 4" shorter than Rob in that picture, probably even more.
Derek d. said on 23/Sep/11
So this guy was listed as being "famously tall at 5'8" ? Yeah right, Lol. Come on he looks barely 5'4.5 not even considering how Rob is slouching. Unless he lost a good 4 inches he probably wasn't over a 5'5.5 - 5'6 peak (which is still tall for a jockey). How tall did he appear to you Rob when your postures were straight?
Editor Rob
So this guy was listed as being "famously tall at 5'8" ? Yeah right, Lol. Come on he looks barely 5'4.5 not even considering how Rob is slouching. Unless he lost a good 4 inches he probably wasn't over a 5'5.5 - 5'6 peak (which is still tall for a jockey). How tall did he appear to you Rob when your postures were straight?
Editor Rob I think five five at most and chance bit under
Nicki said on 10/Jul/06
hi i met Blair on sat nite...and he s quite tall..an reali hot!!!
hi i met Blair on sat nite...and he s quite tall..an reali hot!!!
vicky said on 13/Mar/06
i think he is 6 foot 3 and also he always looks solid
i think he is 6 foot 3 and also he always looks solid
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