Since the 19th century, many have tried. Some even have come close.

But only these 12 horses have won horse racing's Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes in the same year.

American Pharoah

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2015: American Pharoah
Starting from the fifth post position, American Pharoah defeated Frosted by 5 1/2 lengths in the 147th Belmont Stakes, ending a 37-year Triple Crown drought.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Michael Sicoli discuss the boys lacrosse season and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Gary Licker, James Tamburino

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 33: Boys lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Michael Sicoli discuss the boys lacrosse season and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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