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Joe Namath guaranteed it, then the 18-point underdog Jets beat the Colts 16–7 in one of the biggest upsets in sports history.
Orange Bowl, Miami, United States · 1969
On January 12, 1969, the AFL's New York Jets beat the NFL's Baltimore Colts 16–7 in Super Bowl III at the Orange Bowl in Miami. Joe Namath had guaranteed the win and was named MVP.
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Paul Azinger's Americans end Europe's run of three Ryder Cup wins, with Nick Faldo criticised for his singles order.
Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, United States · 2008
At Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on 19–21 September 2008, the USA beat Europe 16½–11½. Jim Furyk's win over Miguel Ángel Jiménez clinched the Cup, ending Europe's three-win streak.
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Steffi Graf beat Gabriela Sabatini for Olympic gold, completing the only calendar-year Golden Slam in singles.
Olympic Park Tennis Center, Seoul, South Korea · 1988
Graf won all four majors in 1988, then beat Sabatini 6–3, 6–3 in the Olympic final in Seoul to complete the Golden Slam, a feat no other singles player has achieved in one calendar year.
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Dorando Pietri collapsed several times near the finish of the Olympic marathon and was disqualified for being helped over the line.
White City Stadium, London, England · 1908
Officials helped the Italian to his feet inside the stadium at the 1908 London Olympics, so American Johnny Hayes was given gold. Queen Alexandra later presented Pietri with a gilded silver cup.
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South Africa beat Argentina 33–24 in the final of the last rugby sevens tournament at the World Games before the Olympics took over.
Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, Cali, Colombia · 2013
South Africa won World Games rugby sevens gold on 2 August 2013 at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia, beating Argentina 33–24. Canada took bronze. It was the sport's last World Games appearance.
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