Sports Legends — Set 6
Sports · खेल किंवदंतियां · Questions 51–60 of 70
Who is the legendary Indian field hockey player who led India to three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936)?
Correct Answer: B. Major Dhyan Chand
Dhyan Chand is known as the 'Wizard' of hockey for his superb ball control. His birthday, August 29, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. He scored over 400 goals in his international career.
Which legendary sprinter is known as the 'Lightning Bolt' and holds the 100m world record?
Correct Answer: B. Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt set the world record of 9.58 seconds in Berlin in 2009. He won the 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics. He is the most successful sprinter in history.
Who is the legendary American swimmer who won eight gold medals at a single Olympics in 2008?
Correct Answer: D. Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps broke Mark Spitz's record of seven golds in one Games. He has a total of 28 Olympic medals, 23 of them gold. He is the most decorated Olympian ever.
Which legendary boxer was famously known as 'Iron Mike'?
Correct Answer: D. Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion at age 20. He was known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style. He held the undisputed world heavyweight title in the late 1980s.
Who is the legendary Argentine footballer who led his country to victory in the 1986 World Cup?
Correct Answer: B. Diego Maradona
Maradona is famous for the 'Hand of God' and the 'Goal of the Century'. He is considered one of the greatest football players of all time. He played for clubs like Napoli and Barcelona.
Which legendary tennis player won 20 Grand Slam titles and is known for his elegance on court?
Correct Answer: D. Roger Federer
Federer was the first man to reach 20 Grand Slam singles titles. He spent a record 310 weeks as world number one. He is from Switzerland and is highly respected globally.
Who is the legendary female boxer from India who has won six world championships?
Correct Answer: B. Mary Kom
Mary Kom is nicknamed 'Magnificent Mary'. She won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. She is the only woman to win the World Amateur Boxing Championship six times.
Which legendary cyclist won five Tour de France titles and is known as 'The Cannibal'?
Correct Answer: A. Eddy Merckx
Eddy Merckx is the most successful rider in the history of competitive cycling. His nickname 'The Cannibal' came from his insatiable appetite for winning. He won all the major tours and classic races.
Who is the legendary American basketball player who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles?
Correct Answer: B. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is a global cultural icon and a legendary athlete. He won six NBA Finals MVP awards. He is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time.
Which legendary athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh' of India?
Correct Answer: A. Milkha Singh
Milkha Singh won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. He finished fourth in the 400m at the 1960 Rome Olympics. He is one of India's most celebrated sporting icons.