American Pharoah wins Belmont Stakes
(Image credit: Getty/Rob Carr)

American Pharoah on Saturday became the first horse in 37 years to win the elusive Triple Crown, after he completed his sweep of the three major horse-racing events of the year by winning the Belmont Stakes. American Pharoah is only the 12th horse in history to achieve the feat.

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Ryu Spaeth

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