Sports Legends — Set 5
Sports · खेल किंवदंतियां · Questions 41–50 of 70
Who is the legendary Romanian tennis player who was the first No. 1 in the ATP rankings?
Correct Answer: B. Ilie Năstase
Ilie Năstase became the world No. 1 in 1973 when the rankings were introduced. He was known for his entertaining but often erratic behavior on court. He won two Grand Slam singles titles.
Which legendary athlete is the only one to win the Olympic marathon twice in a row while running barefoot once?
Correct Answer: B. Abebe Bikila
Ethiopia's Abebe Bikila won the 1960 Rome marathon barefoot. He defended his title in 1964 in Tokyo (wearing shoes). He was the first sub-Saharan African to win an Olympic gold medal.
Which cricket legend was nicknamed 'The Don' and is an Australian icon?
Correct Answer: B. Donald Bradman
Donald Bradman is a national hero in Australia. His batting statistics are considered statistically more dominant than any other athlete's in major sports. He was knighted for his services to cricket in 1949.
Who is the legendary female swimmer who won seven medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics?
Correct Answer: C. Shane Gould
Shane Gould won three gold, two silver, and one bronze medal at age 15. At one point, she held every world record in freestyle swimming from 100m to 1500m. She is an Australian sporting legend.
Which legendary football manager won 13 Premier League titles with Manchester United?
Correct Answer: C. Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in the history of British football. He managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He won a total of 38 trophies during his tenure at the club.
Who is the legendary Japanese judoka who remained undefeated for 203 consecutive bouts?
Correct Answer: A. Yasuhiro Yamashita
Yamashita won nine consecutive national championships and four world titles. He won the gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics despite a calf injury. He is a primary figure in modern judo history.
Which legendary baseball player was known as 'The Bambino' and 'The Sultan of Swat'?
Correct Answer: D. Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth was a major American sporting icon who played for the New York Yankees. He transitioned from a star pitcher to a legendary power hitter. His home run records stood for many decades.
Which legendary female track athlete is known for her six Olympic gold medals and record-breaking career?
Correct Answer: D. Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is the most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history. She has won 11 Olympic medals in total. She is specialized in the 200 and 400 meters.
Who is the legendary F1 driver who won five world titles in the 1950s?
Correct Answer: D. Juan Manuel Fangio
Fangio won his titles with four different teams (Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes, and Ferrari). This record of championships with different teams remains unbeaten. He is often called 'El Maestro'.
Which legendary distance runner is the first to run a marathon in under two hours (in unofficial conditions)?
Correct Answer: A. Eliud Kipchoge
Eliud Kipchoge clocked 1:59:40 in Vienna in 2019. He is a two-time Olympic marathon champion. He is widely regarded as the greatest marathoner in history.