September 21 –
Michael Spinks beats
Larry Holmes by a decision in 15 rounds to become the first world Light Heavyweight champion to win a world Heavyweight title.
July 21 – Switzerland's
Dano Halsall swims a world record in the 50m freestyle (long course) at a swimming meet in
Bellinzona, shaving off 0.02 of the previous record (22.54) set by USA's
Robin Leamy four years ago: 22.52.
December 6 – USA's
Tom Jager takes the world record from
Dano Halsall (22.52) in the 50m freestyle (long course) at a swimming meet in
Austin, Texas, clocking 22.40.