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1975 in sports

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1975 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Men's professional

Men's amateur

Women's professional

  • footy July 6 – In what was billed as the "Battle of the Sexes", Kentucky Derby winner, Foolish Pleasure went head to head in a match race against the undefeated filly, Ruffian. In the lead, Ruffian broke a leg and, after an unsuccessful operation to save her, the horse widely believed to have been the greatest thoroughbred filly ever was humanely put down.

Steeplechases

Flat races

General sporting events

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Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "FAQ: What are the Pan American Games?". Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website. Retrieved January 4, 2022.