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1955 in sports

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1955 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.[1]

England

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Peru

Nine-pin bowling

Men's professional

Men's amateur

Women's professional

  • August 31 – In one of the most famous match races in thoroughbred racing history, Nashua beats Swaps at Washington Park racetrack, Swaps only loss in nine starts as a three-year-old. Nashua's owner-breeder, William Woodward, Jr., dreams of owning a Derby winner, and plans to send Nashua to England to train toward that goal but is shot dead by his wife on October 31 before he can proceed.

Steeplechases

Flat races

Australia

England

France

USA

Davis Cup

  • March 16 to 20 – Volleyball at the 1955 Pan American Games in Mexico City
    • Men's Tournament
      • Gold Medal: USA
      • Silver Medal: Mexico
      • Bronze Medal: Brazil
    • Women's Tournament
      • Gold Medal: Mexico
      • Silver Medal: USA
      • Bronze Medal: Brazil

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Nite, Norm N. (1992). Rock On Almanac: The First Four Decades of Rock 'n' Roll: A Chronology (2nd ed.). New York: Harper Collins. p. 26. ISBN 0-06-273157-2.
  2. ^ Arbena, Joseph (1999). Latin American Sport: An Annotated Bibliography, 1988-1998. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 198. ISBN 978-0-313-29611-6.
  3. ^ Jervis, Lawrie (1954-08-31). "Redlegs, North Have Played Many Draws". News. Adelaide. p. 43.
  4. ^ This excludes the wartime competition of 1942 to 1944.
  5. ^ "Olympedia – Brose Baskets, Bamberg (GER)". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  7. ^ "FAQ: What are the Pan American Games?". Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website. Retrieved 3 January 2022.