At just 19, Fallou Diop has become the face of Senegalese horse racing, a sport rivaling football and wrestling in passion. Nothing predestined this child from an underprivileged background who left school at the age of 12 to ride a racehorse and win one race after another. His victories fund his siblings' schooling, had financed a new roof for his family and helps his helps his neighbours in Niaga, his home village. In a country of scarce opportunities, Fallou rides for more than glory: he rides to inspire a generation in a country where unemployment among 15-34 year olds is 15%.
