The Triple Crown is a term sometimes used to describe the three-tiered crown or tiara formerly used by popes. See Papal Tiara
In sport, a Triple Crown is achieved by winning three specific events, usually in a single season. This includes the following:
The term has also been applied in the world of entertainment, for winners of a Tony Award, Academy Award and Emmy Award.
In backpacking, the Triple Crown refers to the three longest north-south hiking trails in the United States: the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail.
