- Source: 1840 in sports
1840 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing
Events
22 September — James Burke meets Nicholas Ward at Lillingstone Level for the English Championship title, vacant again following the injury to William "Bendigo" Thompson. In highly controversial circumstances, Ward's backers prevail upon the referee to disqualify Burke in the 17th round for an alleged foul.
The third contender Ben Caunt enhances his title claim by defeating Bill Brassey in a fight lasting 101 rounds. This victory sets up a bout with Ward the following year.
Cricket
Events
William Lillywhite's tally of 83 wickets is the highest known season total to date
England
Most runs – Charles Hawkins 274 @ 14.42 (HS 58)
Most wickets – William Lillywhite 83 (BB 8–?)
Curling
Establishment of the original Detroit Curling Club, substantially reorganised in 1885
Horse racing
England
Grand National – Jerry
1,000 Guineas Stakes – Crucifix
2,000 Guineas Stakes – Crucifix
The Derby – Little Wonder
The Oaks – Crucifix
St. Leger Stakes – Launcelot
Rowing
The Boat Race
15 April — Cambridge wins the 4th Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
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