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1916 in sports

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Note — many sporting events did not take place because of World War I

1916 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Final score of the 1916 Cumberland vs. Georgia Tech football game

College championship

Events

Europe

  • There is no major football in Europe due to World War I

South America

  • 9 July — CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American football, is founded

VFL Premiership

South Australian Football League:

  • not contested due to World War I

West Australian Football League:

Sweden

World Series

Events

Events

Lineal world champions[2]

Grey Cup

Events

India

Tour de France

Giro d'Italia

World Figure Skating Championships

Events

Major tournaments

Other tournaments

England

Australia

Canada

Ireland

USA

Stanley Cup

Events

1916 Summer Olympics

The Boat Race

England

  • All first-class competitions are cancelled due to World War I

Australia

New Zealand

Five Nations Championship

Speed Skating World Championships

Australia

England

France

USA

Davis Cup

  • 1916 International Lawn Tennis Challenge – not contested

References

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  1. ^ Litsky, Frank (2006-10-07). "In 1916, a Blowout for the Ages". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  2. ^ Cyber Boxing Zone
  3. ^ "Cycling-Tour de France list of winners". Eurosport UK. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. ^ "WW1 boat race medal sold at auction". BBC News. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2021.