American Pharoah wins Triple Crown at Belmont, Internet reacts

After American Pharoah won the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, Twitter was full of elated reactions to the first Triple Crown winner since 1978.

American Pharoah is the 12th Triple Crown winner in history. Jockey Victor Espinoza rode the horse to victory following wins at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

On Saturday at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., American Pharoah led for nearly the entire race after starting in the fifth post position.

With horse racing fans and even admirers of general interest eager for a taste of history, Twitter was predictably flooded with excitement after American Pharoah's victory.

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Final quarter-mile of American Pharoah’s #TripleCrown winner. https://t.co/h9DJgekTzy
— Troy Machir (@TroyMachir) June 6, 2015

Over 240K Tweets in 15 min reacting to #AmericanPharoah winning the #TripleCrown http://t.co/Go9tuJn8yI pic.twitter.com/4IUZCiFIoF
— Data (@XData) June 6, 2015

Peak of nearly 50K during the minute after the win. #AmericanPharoah #TripleCrown https://t.co/C0E432p0gQ
— Brian Poliakoff (@brianpoliakoff) June 6, 2015

That is how you win a race.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) June 6, 2015

I choose to credit the horse more than anyone else in this accomplishment. Owners, trainers, jockeys are great. But the horse did the work.
— Don Banks (@DonBanks) June 6, 2015

Victor Espinoza becomes the 1st Hispanic jockey to win #TripleCrown. pic.twitter.com/yEGSmA1q3V
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 6, 2015

#AmericanPharoah becomes 5th horse since 1948 to win #TripleCrown by leading #BelmontStakes wire-to-wire. pic.twitter.com/QJCZUUly6r
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 6, 2015

Triple Crown! American Pharoah. American History.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 6, 2015

Just watching a little horse action at the old ballyard... pic.twitter.com/HpawKSjd0B
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) June 6, 2015

American Pharoah's Belmont win was the most dominating since Secretariat
— Greg Gabriel (@ggabefootball) June 6, 2015

Holy Secretariat!!!!
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) June 6, 2015

Just watched history...Good for American Pharaoh. Led the whole way.
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) June 6, 2015

That horse ain't for play.
— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) June 6, 2015

Good for #AmericanPharaoh. But for horse racing ... Now what?
— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) June 6, 2015

That was awesome. Way to go Pharoah!
— Kevin Kaduk (@KevinKaduk) June 6, 2015

Serena Williams, Barcelona and American Pharoah on a day of champions.
— David Waldstein (@DavidWaldstein) June 6, 2015

The sideline interviewers should be on horseback in every sport.
— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) June 6, 2015

Look how humble American Pharaoh is. So nonchalant, so understated, but clearly understands his place in history.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) June 6, 2015

In honor of American Pharoah's Triple Crown win, GOAT RACING will dominate in-game promotions in 2016. pic.twitter.com/D5Pgawtn9j
— Hartford Yard Goats (@GoYardGoats) June 6, 2015

Does anyone think American Pharaoh has any idea what just happened?
— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) June 6, 2015

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