Wire-to-wire

For the song by British rock band Razorlight, see Wire to Wire (song).

Wire-to-wire is a term used in competitive events and sports for a champion who maintained the lead during an entire competition. The term originated from horse racing where a wire would stretch across the start and finish line, so it describes a horse that leads from wire to wire, or from start to finish.[1][2]

  1. ^ Mather, Victor (April 13, 2015). "Jordan Spieth, Count Fleet and the 1927 Yankees: Wire-to-Wire Champions". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Oser, Christine (June 27, 2020). "Mean Mary Extends Win Streak in New York Stakes". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved June 29, 2020.