1969 in sports

1969 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Men's professional

Men's amateur

Women's professional

  • February 11 – Diana Crump becomes first woman jockey to ride against men in USA racing
  • February 22 – Barbara Jo Rubin becomes the first female winner of a USA race

Steeplechases

Flat races

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Oriard, Michael (2009-09-03). "College Football's Season of Discontent:How today's game was shaped by the racial strife of 1969". Slate. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
  2. ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Marquette Iron Rangers: Karen Koch". Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
  4. ^ First Female Hockey Player Made Debut in 1969" Wisconsin Hockey News, August 15, 2000