1850 in sports

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Years in sports:	1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1853
Centuries:	18th century · 19th century · 20th century
Decades:	1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s
Years:	1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1853

[edit] Athletics (track and field)

• Students at Oxford University organise the first universities Athletics Sports meeting.

[edit] Australian rules football

• November 18 – First match with 12 players squad at Melbourne.

[edit] Horse racing

• Epsom Derby won by Voltigeur
• Grand National won by Abd-El-Kader