Michelle Payne was 30 years old when she won the Melbourne Cup in 2015. Details:
- Melbourne Cup win: 2015
- Date of race: November 3, 2015
- Payne’s birth year: 1985
- Calculation: 2015 − 1985 = 30
If you’d like, I can add a quick timeline of her career leading up to the win and notable milestones afterward.
