Years in sports 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 |
1956 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Contents
Alpine skiing
American football
Association football
England
Netherlands
Athletics
Australian rules football
South Australian National Football League
Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Canadian football
Cycling
Field hockey
Figure skating
Golf
Men's professional
Men's amateur
Women's professional
Harness racing
- Cane Pace – Noble Adios
- Little Brown Jug – Noble Adios
- Messenger Stakes – Belle Acton
- Hambletonian – The Intruder
- Yonkers Trot
- Kentucky Futurity
Horse racing
Steeplechases
Flat races
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Gilles de Retz
- Epsom Derby – Lavandin
- St. Leger Stakes – Cambremer
- May 5 – Kentucky Derby – Needles
- Preakness Stakes – Fabius
- Belmont Stakes – Needles
Ice hockey
Motor racing
Rugby league
Rugby union
Snooker
Tennis
Australia
England
France
USA
Davis Cup
Volleyball
Olympic Games
Awards
References
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