1951 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

American football

Association football

England Spain Italy Germany Portugal France

Athletics

The athletics competition at the 1951 Pan American Games is held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mal Whitfield of the USA wins gold medals in three events: 400 m, 800 m and 4 × 400 m relay.

Australian rules football

Victorian Football League South Australian National Football League Western Australian National Football League

Baseball

Basketball

NBA Finals Events

Boxing

Canadian football

Cycling

Figure skating

Golf

Men's professional Men's amateur Women's professional

Harness racing

Horse racing

Steeplechases Hurdle races Flat races

Ice hockey

Lacrosse

Motorsport

Rugby league

Rugby union

Snooker

Speed skating

Speed Skating World Championships

Tennis

Australia England France USA Davis Cup

Multi-sport events

Awards