1781 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Archery
Events
- Foundation of the Toxophilite Society at Leicester Square, London; it later gained royal patronage and became the Royal Toxophilite Society in 1787.
Boxing
Events
- Unknown.
Cricket
Events
- The Hambledon Club abandoned its traditional home at Broadhalfpenny Down after the members decided it was "too remote" and relocated to Windmill Down just outside Hambledon village
England
- Most runs – James Aylward 319
- Most wickets – Lamborn 27
Horse racing
England
- The Derby – Young Eclipse
- The Oaks – Faith
- St Leger Stakes – Serina
References
- ^ Note that scorecards created in the 18th century are not necessarily accurate or complete; therefore any summary of runs, wickets or catches can only represent the known totals and the missing data prevents effective computation of averages
- "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
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