American Pharoah Up for Sportsman of the Year
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American Pharoah won both the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup Classic in 2015. (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire)
Sports Illustrated announced American Pharoah among the nominees for the 2015 Sportsman of the Year award on Wednesday. After becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years earlier this year, American Pharoah continued racing after his Belmont triumph, winning both the Haskell Invitational and completing his career with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic for owner Zayat Stables and trainer Bob Baffert. American Pharoah won seven of his eight starts overall this year and collected nearly $8.3 million under jockey Victor Espinoza.
World Series champion Kansas City Royals, MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, NBA MVP Steph Curry and golf star Jordan Speith are among American Pharoah's 11 fellow nominees. View them all and cast your vote at the link below.
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