The 2009 World Rally Championship, also known as the 2009 Rally Australia, passed through the Kyogle area in 2009.

Arne Stern was the lead on the Norrköpings CK curling team (from Sweden) during the World Curling Championships known as the 1962 Scotch Cup.

The 1985 World Snooker Championship final, commonly known as the black ball final, was played on the weekend of 27/28 April 1985 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.

Hugh Nielson was the skip on the Avondale Heather CC (from Strathaven, Scotland) during the World Curling Championships known as the 1960 Scotch Cup.

Despite her success on four wheels, Rinne decided to switch to motorcycles and debuted in the Road Racing World Championship, now known as MotoGP, in 1988.

Andrew Wilson was the Lead on the Avondale Heather CC (from Strathaven, Scotland) during the World Curling Championships known as the 1960 Scotch Cup.

He skipped the Scottish team that won the 1967 World Curling Championships, known then as the Scotch Cup.

FIBA has organized a World Championship, now known as World Cup, for men since 1950 and a World Championship for Women since 1953.

Tom Yuill was the second man on the Avondale Heather CC (from Strathaven, Scotland) during the World Curling Championships known as the 1960 Scotch Cup.