This was definitely the Aussie’s decade when it came to Wimbledon, with an astonishing number of all-Australian singles and doubles finals.
The World Snooker Championship, which had been played every year since 1927 (apart from 1941 to 1945 because of World War II) was not held between 1958 and 1963 due to declining interest from players.
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| Rod Laver / Roy Emerson |
The Grand National hit British TV screens live for the first time ever in its 114th year. The steeplechase was won by nine-year-old Merryman II, who, at odds of 13/2, became the first clear favourite to win for 33 years.
The Wimbledon all-Australian men’s final saw Neale Fraser beating Rod Laver, and the women’s saw Brazilian Maria Bueno defeat South African Sandra Reynolds.
David Broome (Show jumper) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Don Thompson (Athlete).
Aussie Kel Nagle won the British Open Golf Championship, beating American Arnold Palmer.
A new Eurovision television circuit meant the Rome Olympics reached a greater worldwide television audience than ever before. While Anita Lonsborough and David Broome won gold for Britain, perhaps the most enduring domestic memory of the games is Don Thompson, who prepared for the heat by training in his bathroom and triumphed in the 50 kilometres walk.
1961
The Wimbledon all-British women’s final saw Angela Mortimer beating Christine Truman, and the men’s saw Aussie Rod Laver defeat American Chuck McKinley.
Stirling Moss (Formula One) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Billy Walker (Boxer).
American Arnold Palmer won the British Open Golf Championship, beating Welshman Dai Rees.
1962
The Wimbledon all-Australian men’s final saw Rod Laver beating Martin Mulligan, and the women’s saw American Karen Susman defeat Czech Vera Sukova.
Anita Lonsbrough (Swimmer) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Dorothy Hyman (Athlete).
American Arnold Palmer won the British Open Golf Championship, beating Aussie Bob Charles.
England were the only British side to reach the 1962 Football world cup finals. But Brazil knocked them out in the quarter finals and went home with the trophy.
1963
The Wimbledon men’s final saw American Chuck McKinley beating Australian Fred Stolle, and the women’s saw Aussie Margaret Smith defeat American Billie Jean Moffat.
Dorothy Hyman (Athlete) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Bobby McGregor (Swimmer).
Aussie Bob Charles won the British Open Golf Championship, beating American Phil Rodgers.
A left hook from British Boxer Henry Cooper floored Cassius Clay at Wembley in 1963. But Clay was saved by the bell and went on to triumph over Cooper.
1964
The Wimbledon all-Australian men’s final saw Roy Emerson beating Fred Stolle, and the women’s saw Brazilian Maria Bueno defeat Aussie Margaret Smith.
Mary Rand (Athlete) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Barry Briggs (Speedway).
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| John Pullman / Fred Davis |
Tony Jacklin won the British Open Golf Championship, beating Aussie Bob Charles.
Olympic Games in Tokyo. Britain picked up a long jump double with Mary Rand picking up Great Britain's first ever gold in women's athletics and Lynn Davies upsetting the form book in the men's event. Ann Packer matched their achievements with a stunning run in the 800 metres.
1965
The Wimbledon all-Australian men’s final saw Roy Emerson beating Fred Stolle, and the women’s saw Aussie Margaret Smith defeat Brazilian Maria Bueno.
Tom Simpson (Cyclist) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Jim Clarke (Formula One).
World Snooker champion was John Pullman (ENG), who beat Rex Williams (ENG) and Fred Davis (ENG) in challenge matches.
Tony Jacklin won the British Open Golf Championship, beating Welshman Brian Huggett and Irishman Christy O’Connor Snr.
1966
The Wimbledon men’s final saw Spaniard Manuel Santana beating American Dennis Ralston, and the women’s saw American Billie Jean King (nee Moffat) defeat Brazilian Maria Bueno.
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| England 4-2 West Germany |
World Snooker champion was John Pullman (ENG), who beat Rex Williams (ENG), Fred Van Rensburg (SAF) and Fred Davis (ENG) in challenge matches.
American Jack Nicklaus won the British Open Golf Championship, beating American Doug Sanders and Welshman Dave Thomas.
Geoff Hurst hit a hat-trick as England clinched their only Football World Cup victory. England beat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley and the nation went wild.
1967
Wimbledon saw the first scheduled UK colour broadcast. The men’s final had Australian John Newcombe beating German Wilhelm Bungert, and the women’s saw American Billie Jean King defeat Brit Anne Jones.
Henry Cooper (Boxer) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Beryl Burton (Cyclist).
Tony Jacklin won the British Open Golf Championship, beating American Jack Nicklaus.
Celtic lifted the European Cup.
1968
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| Billie Jean King / Maria Bueno |
David Hemery (Athlete) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Graham Hill (Formula One).
World Snooker champion was John Pullman (ENG), who beat Eddie Charlton (AUS).
Tony Jacklin won the British Open Golf Championship, beating Aussie Bob Charles and American Jack Nicklaus.
Mexico Olympics. They were broadcast live and in glorious colour, and largely due to the altitude, a total of 34 world and 38 Olympic records were set.
Bob Beamon broke the World Long jump record and American high jumper Dick Fosbury won gold with his 'flop' style that was to revolutionise the event and replace the conventional straddle technique. David Hemery broke the world record as he stormed to victory in the 400 metres hurdles.
Manchester United lifted the European Cup.
1969
The Wimbledon all-Australian men’s final saw Rod Laver beating John Newcombe, and the women’s saw Brit Anne Jones defeat American Billie Jean King.
Anne Jones (Tennis) was voted Sports Personality of the Year, beating Tony Jacklin (Golfer).
World Snooker champion was John Spencer (ENG), who beat Gary Owen (WAL).
Tony Jacklin won the British Open Golf Championship, beating Aussie Bob Charles.
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