1992 in sports

1992 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Centuries:	19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades:	1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
Years:	1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

Alpine skiing

Alpine Skiing World Cup
Men's overall season champion: Paul Accola, Switzerland
Women's overall season champion: Petra Kronberger, Austria

American football

Steve Emtman is the #1 pick in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts
June 25 – death of Jerome Brown (27), Philadelphia Eagles player, in a car crash
Super Bowl XXVI – The Washington Redskins win their third Super Bowl title, and fifth NFL title, over the Buffalo Bills, 37-24, January 26, 1992 (from 1991 season)
Super Bowl XXV Dallas Cowboys defeat Buffalo Bills 52-17 January 31, 1993 (from the 1992 season)
Steve Young (American football), quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, wins the 1992 NFL MVP
November 29 – Dennis Byrd of the New York Jets is paralyzed from a neck injury during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He made a recovery that bordered on the miraculous; although he would never play again, he would walk unassisted several months later.
Alabama Crimson Tide wins the 1992 national championship of college football, beating the Miami Hurricanes in the Sugar Bowl 34-14
Gino Torretta of the Miami Hurricanes wins the Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien Award and Walter Camp Award

Association football

June 26 - In Euro 1992, Denmark surprisingly won 2-0 over Germany at Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Athletics

1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain July 25 - August 9.
1992 Winter Olympics held in Albertville, France February 8 - February 23
March 1 - Madina Biktagirova set a course record at the Los Angeles Marathon in a time of 2:26:23.^[1]

Australian rules football

Australian Football League
- The West Coast Eagles win the 96th AFL premiership (West Coast Eagles 16.17 (113) d Geelong 12.13 (85))
- Brownlow Medal awarded to Scott Wynd (Footscray)

Baseball

World Series – Toronto Blue Jays won 4 games to 2 over the Atlanta Braves. The Series MVP is Pat Borders, Toronto.
The Toronto Blue Jays became the first Canadian team to play in a World Series and the first non-American team to win the World Series.

AWARDS and HONORS

Most Valuable Player
- Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics (AL)
- Barry Bonds, Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)
Cy Young Award
- Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics (AL)
- Greg Maddux, Chicago Cubs (NL)
Rookie of the Year
- Pat Listach, Milwaukee Brewers (AL)
- Eric Karros, Los Angeles Dodgers (NL)
Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award
- Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics (AL)
- Lee Smith, St. Louis Cardinals (NL)
Manager of the Year
- Tony La Russa, Oakland Athletics (AL)
- Jim Leyland, Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

*College World Series Pepperdine Waves defeat Cal State Fullerton Titans 3-2

Phil Nevin of Cal State Fullerton Titans is named the tournaments Most Outstanding Player and awarded the Golden Spikes Award for college player of the year

Basketball

European Cup – Partizan beats Joventut 71:70
NCAA Men's Basketball Championship – Duke Blue Devils wins 71-51 over Michigan Wolverines
Christian Laettner is named Naismith College Player of the Year
NBA Finals – Chicago Bulls win 4 games to 2 over the Portland Trail Blazers
Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Rookie of the Year: Larry Johnson, Charlotte Hornets
Defensive Player of the Year: David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
Sixth Man of the Year: Detlef Schrempf, Indiana Pacers
Most Improved Player: Pervis Ellison, Washington Bullets
Coach of the Year: Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors
All-NBA First Team:
- F - Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
- F - Chris Mullin, Golden State Warriors
- C - David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
- G - Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
- G - Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers
All-NBA Second Team:
- F - Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
- F - Charles Barkley, Philadelphia 76ers
- C - Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks
- G - Tim Hardaway, Golden State Warriors
- G - John Stockton, Utah Jazz
All-NBA Third Team:
- F - Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons
- F - Kevin Willis, Atlanta Hawks
- C - Brad Daugherty, Cleveland Cavaliers
- G - Mark Price, Cleveland Cavaliers
- G - Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns
All-NBA Rookie Team:
NBA All-Defensive First Team:
NBA All-Defensive Second Team:

National Basketball League (Australia) Finals: South East Melbourne Magic defeated the Melbourne Tigers 2-1 in the best-of-three final series.

Boxing

November 13 – Riddick Bowe won a 12 round decision over Evander Holyfield to win the undisputed heavyweight championship.
Oscar De La Hoya won the only Gold Medal in the Barcelona Olympic Games for the United States. He turned pro shortly after.

Canadian football

Grey Cup – Calgary Stampeders won 24-10 over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Vanier Cup – Queen's Golden Gaels win 31-0 over the St. Mary's Huskies

Cricket

Cricket World Cup – Pakistan beat England by 22 runs

Cycling

Giro d'Italia won by Miguel Indurain of Spain
Tour de France - Miguel Indurain of Spain
World Cycling Championship – Gianni Bugno of Italy

Dogsled racing

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion –
- Martin Buser wins with lead dogs: Tyrone & D2

Field hockey

Men's Champions Trophy: Germany
Olympic Games men's competition: Germany

Figure skating

World Figure Skating Championships –
- Men's champion: Viktor Petrenko, Ukraine
- Ladies' champion: Kristi Yamaguchi, United States
- Pair skating champions: Natalia Mishkutenok & Artur Dmitriev
- Ice dancing champions: Marina Klimova & Sergei Ponomarenko

Gaelic Athletic Association

Camogie
- All-Ireland Camogie Champion: Cork
- National Camogie League: Cork
Gaelic football
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship – Donegal 0-18 d. Dublin 0-14
- National Football League – Derry 1-10 d. Tyrone 1-8
Ladies' Gaelic football
- All-Ireland Senior Football Champion: Waterford
- National Football League: Waterford
Hurling
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship – Kilkenny 3-10 d. Cork 1-12
- National Hurling League –

Golf

Men's professional

Masters Tournament - Fred Couples
U.S. Open - Tom Kite
British Open - Nick Faldo
PGA Championship - Nick Price
PGA Tour money leader - Fred Couples - $1,344,188
Senior PGA Tour money leader - Lee Trevino - $1,027,002

Men's amateur

Women's professional

Nabisco Dinah Shore - Dottie Mochrie
LPGA Championship - Betsy King
U.S. Women's Open - Patty Sheehan
Classique du Maurier - Sherri Steinhauer
LPGA Tour money leader - Dottie Mochrie - $693,335
The European team beat the United States team 11 ½ points to 6 ½, to win the Solheim Cup for the first time.

Harness racing

Pacer Artsplace voted "Harness Horse of the Year"
North America Cup - Safely Kept
United States Pacing Triple Crown races –
1. Cane Pace - Western Hanover
2. Little Brown Jug - Fake Left
3. Messenger Stakes - Western Hanover
United States Trotting Triple Crown races –
1. Hambletonian - Alf Palema
2. Yonkers Trot -
3. Kentucky Futurity - Armbro Keepsake
Australian Inter Dominion Harness Racing Championship –
- Pacers: Westburn Grant
- Trotters: William Dee

Horse racing

Steeplechases

Cheltenham Gold Cup – Cool Ground
Grand National – Party Politics

Flat races

Australia – Melbourne Cup won by [[]]
Canada – Queen's Plate won by [[]]
France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by [[]]
Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by [[]]
Japan – Japan Cup won by Tokai Teio
English Triple Crown Races:
1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – [[]]
2. Epsom Derby – [[]]
3. St. Leger Stakes – [[]]
United States Triple Crown Races:
1. Kentucky Derby – Lil E. Tee
2. Preakness Stakes – Pine Bluff
3. Belmont Stakes – A.P. Indy
Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
1. Breeders' Cup Classic – [[]]
2. Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic – [[]]
3. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf – [[]]
4. Breeders' Cup Juvenile – [[]]
5. Breeders' Cup Mile – [[]]
6. Breeders' Cup Sprint – [[]]
7. Breeders' Cup Turf – [[]]

Ice hockey

April 1 - The NHL had their first work stoppage as NHL players went on strike. The strike lasted only 10 days and the rest of the regular season games were played.
September 23 - goaltender, Manon Rhéaume became the first woman to play in the National Hockey League during a pre-season game, and also the first woman ever to play in one of the Big Four Pro Sports.
Art Ross Memorial Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer during the regular season: Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Hart Memorial Trophy for the NHL's Most Valuable Player: Mark Messier, New York Rangers
Stanley Cup – Pittsburgh Penguins won 4 games to 0 over the Chicago Blackhawks
Conn Smythe Trophy – Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
World Hockey Championship
- Men's champion: Sweden defeated Finland
- Junior Men's champion: Unified former USSR defeated Sweden
- Women's champion: Canada defeated the United States

Lacrosse

The Buffalo Bandits defeat the Philadelphia Wings 11–10 in overtime to win the Major Indoor Lacrosse League championship

Motor racing

Stock car racing –
- Davey Allison won the Daytona 500
- NASCAR Championship - Alan Kulwicki
CART Racing - season championship won by Bobby Rahal
- Indianapolis 500 - Al Unser, Jr.
Formula One Championship –
- Nigel Mansell of Great Britain
- Giovanna Amati the last women to appear on the entry list for a Formula One Grand Prix to date.
24 hours of Le Mans – the team of Derek Warwick / Yannick Dalmas / Mark Blundell won, driving a Peugeot 905
Rally racing - Carlos Sainz in a Toyota Celica won the World Rally Championship
- the team of Didier Auriol / Bernard Occelli won the Monte Carlo Rally driving a Lancia Delta Integrale HF
Drag racing - Joe Amato won the NHRA "Top Fuel" championship.
Touring car racing –
- Jim Richards and Mark Skaife won a rain-shortened Tooheys 1000 in Australia, driving a Nissan Skyline GT-R. The win was controversial; Richards crashed out while leading on lap 144, during which the race was red-flagged. However, the race was called complete after 143 laps giving Richards the win, and not to crowd favourite Dick Johnson (who took the lead following Richards' crash). Richards, unpopular with the crowd for driving a Japanese car, was booed on the dais as he received his trophy, prompting him to infamously utter into the microphone, "you're a pack of arseholes."
International Race of Champions - [Ricky Rudd]]
- IROC is an annual racing series held since the seventies, ending in 2006, between drivers of Indy, CART, F1, World of Outlaws, and others with good enough credentials to participate. It involves the best of each series, all competing in perfectly identical cars, showing who really is the best, using aspects of all the major series.

Radiosport

Sixth Amateur Radio Direction Finding World Championship held in Siófok, Hungary.

Rugby league

Challenge Cup tournament culminates in Wigan's 28–12 win over Castleford in the final at Wembley Stadium before 77,286
Rugby Football League Championship is won by Wigan
3 June – Sydney, Australia: 1992 State of Origin is won by New South Wales in the third and deciding match of the series against Queensland at the Sydney Football Stadium before 41,878
June/July - The 1992 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand takes place
27 September – Sydney, Australia: 1992 NSWRL season Grand Final is won 28–8 by Brisbane Broncos against St George Dragons at Sydney Football Stadium before 41,560
24 October – London, England: 1989–92 World Cup tournament culminates in Australia's 10–6 win over Great Britain in the final at Wembley Stadium before 73,631
30 October – Wigan, England: 1992 World Club Challenge match is won by the Brisbane Broncos who defeat Wigan 22–8 at Central Park before 17,764

Rugby union

98th Five Nations Championship series is won by England who complete the Grand Slam

Snooker

World Snooker Championship – Stephen Hendry beats Jimmy White 18-14
World rankings – Stephen Hendry remains world number one for 1992/93

Swimming

XXV Olympic Games, held in Barcelona, Spain (July 26 – July 31)
Second European Sprint Championships, held in Espoo, Finland (December 21 – 22)
- Germany wins the most medals (14), Germany and Sweden the most gold medals (4)

Tennis

Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
- Australian Open – Jim Courier
- French Open – Jim Courier
- Wimbledon – Andre Agassi
- US Open – Stefan Edberg
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
- Australian Open – Monica Seles
- French Open – Monica Seles
- Wimbledon – Steffi Graf
- US Open – Monica Seles
1992 Summer Olympics
- Men's Singles Competition: Marc Rosset
- Women's Singles Competition: Jennifer Capriati
- Men's Doubles Competition: Boris Becker & Michael Stich
- Women's Doubles Competition: Gigi Fernández & Mary Joe Fernández
Davis Cup
- United States won 3-1 over Switzerland in world tennis.

Triathlon

ITU World Championships held in Huntsville, Canada
ITU World Cup (ten races) started in Colombia and ended in Mexico
ETU European Championships held in Lommel, Belgium

Volleyball

Men's World League: Italy
Olympic Games men's competition: Brazil
Olympic Games women's competition: Cuba

Yacht racing

The San Diego Yacht Club retains the America's Cup as America³ defeats Italian challenger Il Moro de Venezia, from the Compagnia della Vella yacht club, 4 races to 1

Water polo

Olympic Games men's competition: Italy

Multi-sport events

1992 Summer Olympics takes place in Barcelona, Spain
- The Unified Team (formerly Soviet Union) wins the most medals (112) and the most gold medals (45).
1992 Winter Olympics takes place in Albertville, France
- Germany wins the most medals (27) and the most gold medals (10).
Seventh Pan Arab Games held in Damascus, Syria

Awards

Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year – Michael Jordan, NBA basketball
Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year – Monica Seles, Tennis
Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year - Arthur Ashe
Sporting News Sportsman of the Year - Mike Krzyzewski Duke Blue Devils head coach
James E. Sullivan Award Bonnie Blair, speed skating

References

^ Benyo, Richard; Henderson, Joe (2002) "B: BAA to Bush, George W." Running Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Source for Today's Runner Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics p. 34 ISBN 0736037349, 9780736037341 http://books.google.com/books?id=Kqc1SkRr9UwC&lpg=PP1&pg=PA34#v=onepage&q&f=false

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