Sports-related events of 1950
Overview of the events of 1950 in sports
1950 in Sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Popular sports during the 1950s were badminton and soccer. Also, 1950 was a huge year for horse racing – horse racing tripled in spectators and prize pools increased.
American football
Association football
FIFA World Cup
England
France
Athletics
The 4th European Athletics Championships were held from 23 August to 27 August at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels.
Australian rules football
Baseball
Basketball
NBA Finals
Boxing
- January – Joey Maxim wins the light-heavyweight world title, stopping champion Freddie Mills in 10 rounds.
- September 27 – Ezzard Charles retains his World Heavyweight Championship with a 15-round unanimous decision over Joe Louis in New York City.
Canadian football
Cycling
Figure skating
Golf
Men's professional
Men's amateur
Women's professional
Harness racing
Horse racing
Steeplechases
Hurdle races
Flat races
Ice hockey
Motorsport
Nordic skiing
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
Rowing
The Boat Race
Rugby league
Australia
England
Rugby union
Five Nations Championship
Snooker
Speed skating
Speed Skating World Championships
Tennis
Australia
England
France
USA
Davis Cup
Multi-sport events
References
- ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "Our Games | Commonwealth Games Federation". thecgf.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.