Sports Legends — Set 2
Sports · खेल किंवदंतियां · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which Formula One legend won seven world championships before retiring for the second time?
Correct Answer: B. Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher dominated the sport, particularly while driving for Ferrari. He held many records including most wins and championships for years. He is widely considered one of the greatest racing drivers.
Who is the only person to have played in both a FIFA World Cup qualifying match and a Cricket World Cup?
Correct Answer: A. Viv Richards
Viv Richards is the only person widely recognised to have participated in both a FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and a Cricket World Cup. He represented Antigua and Barbuda in the football World Cup qualifiers and went on to become one of cricket's greatest batsmen, playing in the Cricket World Cup for the West Indies. Ellyse Perry of Australia played in both a FIFA Women's World Cup and a Women's Cricket World Cup, making her the female equivalent. Wally Hardinge played for both England football and cricket national teams in the early 20th century but not in World Cup tournaments.
Which golfer is known as 'The Golden Bear' and won a record 18 major championships?
Correct Answer: C. Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus has the most major victories in the history of professional golf. He was a dominant force on the PGA Tour for over two decades. His nickname reflects both his blonde hair and powerful physique.
Which legendary chess player became the youngest undisputed World Champion at age 22 in 1985?
Correct Answer: A. Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov held the official world title from 1985 until 1993. He remained the world No. 1 for a record 255 months. He is widely considered the greatest chess player of all time.
Ayrton Senna, a three-time Formula One world champion, was from which country?
Correct Answer: C. Brazil
Senna is regarded as one of the fastest and most talented drivers in F1 history. He won championships in 1988, 1990, and 1991. He remains a national hero in his home country of Brazil.
Which track legend won four gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, mimicking Jesse Owens?
Correct Answer: B. Carl Lewis
Carl Lewis won the 100m, 200m, Long Jump, and 4x100m relay in 1984. He won a total of nine Olympic gold medals over four games. He was voted 'World Athlete of the Century' by the IAAF.
Who is the legendary ice hockey player known simply as 'The Great One'?
Correct Answer: A. Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky holds almost all major scoring records in NHL history. He has more career assists than any other player has total points. His number 99 was retired league-wide upon his retirement.
Which sprinter holds the world record for both the 100 meters and 200 meters?
Correct Answer: D. Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt set the records of 9.58s and 19.19s at the 2009 World Championships. He won eight Olympic gold medals across three consecutive games. He is universally acclaimed as the fastest human ever.
Sergey Bubka is a legendary figure in which track and field event?
Correct Answer: A. Pole Vault
Bubka broke the world record for men's pole vault 35 times during his career. He won six consecutive world championships for the Soviet Union and Ukraine. He was the first to clear the 6.0-meter barrier.
Which legendary boxer was known as 'The Greatest' and famously lit the Olympic cauldron in 1996?
Correct Answer: C. Muhammad Ali
Ali was a three-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. He was renowned for his charismatic personality and social activism. He remains one of the most significant sporting figures of the 20th century.