Repeating success in Major League Baseball is rare. Until the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their second consecutive Commissioner’s Trophy, the previous back-to-back winners were the New York Yankees, who achieved this at the beginning of the 21st century.

Now that the Dodgers have accomplished this feat, they are setting their sights on a more significant achievement: a three-peat, which is the pinnacle of success in sports.

If repeating is challenging, executing a three-peat can be even tougher — just ask the Kansas City Chiefs, who fell short of joining the three-peat club after losing in the Super Bowl last year against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Will the Dodgers face a similar scenario in the upcoming season, or will they be among the great teams listed in the sports history books? Let’s explore the latest teams across major sports that have achieved the prestigious three-peat:

MLB: New York Yankees (1998-2000)

In the last true Yankees dynasty, the team captured four titles over a five-year period, with their three consecutive wins showcasing remarkable performances. They swept the San Diego Padres in 1998, defeated the Atlanta Braves in 1999, and clinched victory against the New York Mets in the 2000 Subway Series.

Yankees Dynasty

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NFL: Green Bay Packers (1965-67)

Although no NFL team has achieved a three-peat in the Super Bowl era (1966-present), the Packers three-peated by winning the last NFL championship in 1965 followed by the first two Super Bowls in 1966 and 1967.

Vince Lombardi

Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi raises a football in victory, surrounded by reporters during the first Super Bowl in 1967.

NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson (2006-10)

Dominating the late 2000s, Johnson secured 35 wins between 2006 and 2010 and six Cup Series championships within eight years, finishing his career with seven championships.

College Football: Minnesota Golden Gophers (1934-36)

The Golden Gophers managed an impressive 25-1 record over three seasons, thanks to head coach Bernie Bierman.

Men’s College Basketball: UCLA Bruins (1967-73)

John Wooden’s UCLA teams dominated during the late 1960s and early 1970s, winning titles in nine of 10 seasons.

Women’s College Basketball: UConn Huskies (2013-16)

The UConn Huskies were a central force in women’s college basketball, losing only five games over four years (151-5).

Premier League: Manchester City (2021-24)

Manchester City won four consecutive titles and dominated the top division in England.

Champions League: Real Madrid (2016-18)

Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid’s second generation of Galácticos brought home Europe’s highest trophy three times running.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid poses with the UEFA Champions League trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final on May 26, 2018.

The conversation surrounding the achievement of a three-peat is vibrant as teams strive to make their mark in the respective sports. The Dodgers aim to secure their place in history, a challenge that echoes through sports.