ˌTriple ˈCrown, the

1. a title for winning all three of a set of important events in various sports
a) in British horse-racing, the title for winning the St Leger, the Derby, and the Two Thousand Guineas
b) in American horse-racing, the title for winning the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes
c) in Rugby Union, the title for beating all three of the other home countries

2. a title given to the baseball player who is the best hitter in his league in three different categories (category)

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