how many horses have won the triple crown

There have been 13 horses that have won the American Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes) as of 2026.

Here’s the full list in order:

• Sir Barton (1919)

• Gallant Fox (1930)

• Omaha (1935)

• War Admiral (1937)

• Whirlaway (1941)

• Count Fleet (1943)

• Assault (1946)

• Citation (1948)

• Secretariat (1973)

• Seattle Slew (1977)

• Affirmed (1978)

• American Pharoah (2015)

• Justify (2018)

As of now, American Pharoah and Justify are the only living Triple Crown winners.