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triple crown

noun

Definitions

  1. The three-tiered tiara formerly worn by Popes.

  2. An award representing victory in three events, especially in horse-racing.

  3. The feat of leading one's league in three key statistical categories—batting average,…

    The feat of leading one's league in three key statistical categories—batting average, home runs, and RBI for hitters; wins, strikeouts, and ERA for pitchers

  4. ›+ 4 more definitions

    1. The three grandest or oldest open championships of the year

    2. The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds

      The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes

    3. Victory by one of the Home Nations — England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales — over the other…

      Victory by one of the Home Nations — England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales — over the other three in the annual Six Nations Championship.

    4. Victory by a driver at the three grandest car races in the world, the Indianapolis 500,…

      Victory by a driver at the three grandest car races in the world, the Indianapolis 500, 24-Hours of Le Mans, Monaco Grand Prix; usually defined as a career achievement and not a season or calendar year achievement

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