Sports Legends — Set 4
Sports · खेल किंवदंतियां · Questions 31–40 of 70
Which legendary woman athlete was the first to win three gold medals in a single Olympics despite having polio as a child?
Correct Answer: A. Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics. She overcame significant physical disabilities early in her life. She was known as 'The Black Gazelle' for her speed.
Roger Federer, the legendary tennis player, belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: C. Switzerland
Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles during his career. He spent a record 237 consecutive weeks at world No. 1. He is admired for his sportsmanship and elegant play style.
Who is the legendary West Indian cricketer known as 'The Master Blaster'?
Correct Answer: A. Viv Richards
Sir Viv Richards was famous for his aggressive batting without a helmet. He was a cornerstone of the dominant West Indies team of the 1970s and 80s. The title 'Master Blaster' was later also used for Sachin Tendulkar.
Which legendary athlete won the Decathlon at the 1912 Olympics and played professional baseball and football?
Correct Answer: B. Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe is often called the greatest all-around athlete of the 20th century. He was a Native American who excelled in multiple sports disciplines. His Olympic medals were stripped but later restored posthumously.
Which basketball legend is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
Correct Answer: D. LeBron James
LeBron James broke the long-standing record in early 2023. He has won four NBA championships with three different teams. He is known for his longevity and versatility on the court.
Who is the legendary female tennis player who won a record 39 Grand Slam titles (12 singles, 16 doubles, 11 mixed)?
Correct Answer: C. Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is also famous for winning the 'Battle of the Sexes' match in 1973. She was a pioneer for gender equality and social justice in sports. She founded the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
Which football legend holds the record for the most goals in a single calendar year (91 goals)?
Correct Answer: A. Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi achieved this incredible feat in 2012. He has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards. He led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Who is the legendary Pakistani squash player who won 10 British Open titles and 6 World Opens?
Correct Answer: C. Jahangir Khan
Jahangir Khan is famous for his 555-game winning streak, the longest in professional sports. He is considered the greatest squash player in the history of the game. He dominated the sport throughout the 1980s.
Which legendary woman sprinter was known as the 'Dutch Housewife' after winning four golds in 1948?
Correct Answer: D. Fanny Blankers-Koen
Blankers-Koen was 30 and a mother of two when she won four golds at the London Olympics. She was voted 'Female Athlete of the Century' by the IAAF in 1999. Her success broke many prejudices about women in sports.
Which legendary boxer retired with a perfect professional record of 50-0?
Correct Answer: D. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather won fifteen major world titles in five weight classes. He is often cited as the best defensive boxer in history. He was the highest-paid athlete in the world for several years.