* Wrestling: Arguably Cornell's most famous and consistently successful sport, boasting a long and storied history, numerous national championships, and consistently high rankings.
* Ice Hockey (Men's): A very popular and competitive program in the ECAC Hockey league, frequently contending for national titles and drawing large crowds.
* Lacrosse (Men's): Another highly competitive program playing in a strong conference, and often achieving national rankings.
* Crew (Rowing): While not as flashy as some other sports, Cornell's rowing programs (both men's and women's) are highly respected nationally and internationally, with consistent success at the collegiate level.
While other sports like football, basketball (both men's and women's), and soccer have their followings, wrestling, ice hockey, men's lacrosse, and crew tend to garner the most attention and have the longest history of success at a national level at Cornell.