1989 in sports

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Years in sports: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
Centuries: 19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades: 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
Years: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

Contents

[edit] Artistic Gymnastics

[edit] Athletics

For an extensive coverage see 1989 in athletics (track and field)

[edit] Marathon

[edit] International Races

  • May 1 — Flag of Italy Rome Marathon, Italy
    • Men's Winner: Guido Genicco (ITA) 2:20:43
    • Women's Winner: Pascaline Wangui (KEN) 2:46:28

[edit] National Champions

[edit] Auto Racing

[edit] Baseball

  • April 8 - One-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major-league debut with the California Angels, without spending a single day in the minor leagues. He went on to a 12-12 record for the season.
  • August 15 - Dave Dravecky's comeback bid ends when his pitching arm breaks in the sixth inning of his second start. Two years later, the cancer-stricken arm would be amputated.
  • August 24 - Following an investigation that he gambled on baseball, superstar player Pete Rose is banned from baseball for life.

[edit] Basketball

[edit] Boxing


  • May 29 to June 3 – 28th European Amateur Boxing Championships held in Athens, Greece
    • Light Flyweight (– 48 kg): Ivailo Marinov (Bulgaria)
    • Flyweight (– 51 kg): Yuri Arbaczakov (Soviet Union)
    • Bantamweight (– 54 kg): Serafim Todorov (Bulgaria)
    • Featherweight (– 57 kg): Kirkor Kirkorov (Bulgaria)
    • Lightweight (– 60 kg): Konstantin Tszyu (Soviet Union)
    • Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg): Igor Ruznikov (Soviet Union)
    • Welterweight (– 67 kg): Siegfried Mehnert (East Germany)
    • Light Middleweight (– 71 kg): Israel Akopkochyan (Soviet Union)
    • Middleweight (– 75 kg): Henry Maske (East Germany)
    • Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg): Sven Lange (East Germany)
    • Heavyweight (– 91 kg): Arnold Vanderlyde (Netherlands)
    • Super Heavyweight (+ 91 kg): Ulli Kaden (East Germany)


[edit] Cycling

[edit] Dogsled racing

[edit] Field Hockey

[edit] World Competitions

  • Men's Champions Trophy in Berlin, West Germany
    • Gold Medal: Australia
    • Silver Medal: West Germany
    • Bronze Medal: The Netherlands
  • Women's World Cup Qualifier Tournament in New Delhi, India
    • Gold Medal: South Korea
    • Silver Medal: China
    • Bronze Medal: Spain

[edit] Regional Competitions

  • Men's Asia Cup in New Delhi, India
    • Gold Medal: Pakistan
    • Silver Medal: India
    • Bronze Medal: South Korea

[edit] Figure skating

[edit] Football (American)

[edit] Football (Australian rules football)

[edit] Football (Canadian)

[edit] Football (Soccer)

For an extensive coverage see 1989 in football (soccer)

[edit] Gaelic Athletic Association

[edit] Golf

Men's Golf

Women's Golf

[edit] Thoroughbred Horse Racing

[edit] Harness Racing

[edit] Ice Hockey

[edit] Lacrosse

[edit] Radiosport

[edit] Skiing

[edit] Snooker

[edit] Swimming

[edit] Events

[edit] Records

[edit] Taekwondo

[edit] Tennis

[edit] Volleyball

[edit] Men's Competition




[edit] Women's Competition



[edit] Water polo

[edit] Men's Competition

  • FINA World Cup in Berlin, West Germany
    • Gold Medal: Flag of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
    • Silver Medal: Flag of Italy Italy
    • Bronze Medal: Flag of Hungary Hungary
  • European Championship in Bonn, West Germany
    • Gold Medal: Flag of West Germany West Germany
    • Silver Medal: Flag of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
    • Bronze Medal: Flag of Italy Italy

[edit] Women's Competition

[edit] Multi-sport events

[edit] Awards

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths