Horse Racing
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – race cancelled
- Grand National – Red Marauder
Flat races
- September 1, 2001: Jockey Tim Moccasin won his 14th consecutive race, a North American record, at Marquis Downs in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Ethereal
- Canada – Queen's Plate won by Dancethruthedawn
- Dubai – Dubai World Cup won by Captain Steve
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Sakhee
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Galileo
- Japan – Japan Cup won by Jungle Pocket
- English Triple Crown races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Golan
- Epsom Derby – Galileo
- St. Leger Stakes – Milan
- United States Triple Crown races:
- Kentucky Derby – Monarchos
- Preakness Stakes – Point Given
- Belmont Stakes – Point Given
- Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
- Breeders' Cup Classic – Tiznow
- Breeders' Cup Distaff – Unbridled Elaine
- Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf – Banks Hill
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Johannesburg
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Tempera
- Breeders' Cup Mile – Val Royal
- Breeders' Cup Sprint – Squirtle Squirt
- Breeders' Cup Turf – Fantastic Light
Read more about this topic: 2001 In Sports
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