Today in History: Secretariat wins Triple Crown in record time
- Posted on June 9, 2026
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Today in History: Secretariat wins Triple Crown in record time
On June 9, 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, winning horse racing’s Triple Crown and setting a still-standing record by running the 1 1/2-mile dirt course in 2 minutes, 24 seconds.