Cynisca (foaled 1886 in New Zealand) was a Thoroughbred mare racehorse named for the Spartan princess Cynisca who became the first woman in history to win at the ancient Olympic Games when she won the four-horse chariot race in 396 BC.The New Zealand mare is best remembered for winning three consecutive Wellington Cups.See also: Repeat winners of horse races
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