an unofficial title held by a horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes in a single season.
a usually unofficial title held by someone who wins three major awards, achievements, or championships in the same year.
She's the youngest player to have won the league's pitching triple crown (wins, ERA, and strikeouts) two years in a row.
RC Church the Pope's tiara
horse racing the winning of three important races in one season
(often capitals) rugby Union a victory by Scotland, England, Wales, or Ireland in all three games against the others in the annual Six (formerly, Five) Nations Championship Compare grand slam
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Appeared in the May 20, 2026, print edition as 'Trying for a Triple Crown'.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Russell would be the first female trainer to win the Preakness and could extend a potential female trainer Triple Crown bid in an industry long dominated by men.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
The 40-year-old Northern Irishman is aiming to complete snooker's Triple Crown, having previously triumphed in the UK Championship and Masters.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Allen had almost four months as world number one in 2024 and has won two-thirds of snooker's Triple Crown, having lifted the Masters title in 2018 and the UK Championship in 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
He took the victory, the Triple Crown, his father’s track record, and an American speed record.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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