July is a busy month in sports, packed with Major League Baseball, NBA Summer League games, the British Grand Prix, the Tour de France, and NASCAR races. It’s also the time for golf tournaments, the MLB All-Star game, Wimbledon, and track and field events. July 24 has seen some unforgettable moments and records. Let’s dive in!
Notable events on July 24 include:
– 1904: Henri Cornet won the second Tour de France, though it was officially recognized later after some riders were disqualified.
– 1908: Johnny Hayes set a new Olympic record in the London Marathon with a time of 2:55:18.4.
– 1909: Nap Rucker struck out 16 batters while pitching for the Brooklyn Superbas.
– 1931: Paavo Nurmi ran a world record two-mile time of 8:59.6.
– 1949: Fausto Coppi claimed victory in the Tour de France.
– 1952: Emile Zátopek set an Olympic record in the 5k with a time of 14:06.6.
– 1968: Hoyt Wilhelm pitched in his 907th MLB game, breaking Cy Young’s record.
– 1978: Pete Rose tied the National League hitting streak record at 37 games.
– 1994: Miguel Indurain won his fourth consecutive Tour de France.
– 2011: Cadel Evans became the first Australian to win the Tour de France.
– 2019: Kristóf Milák broke Michael Phelps’s 200-meter butterfly record by 0.78 seconds.
– 2022: Brooke Henderson won the women’s Evian Championship, her second major title.
July 24 has seen incredible achievements, but it’s not always easy. Pete Rose, despite being MLB’s all-time hits leader, faced a lifetime ban for gambling. Sports can be tough, but these legends are remembered for their amazing accomplishments.
