Sports Legends GK Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Famous Athletes

Jan 7, 2025, 23:33 IST

This quiz challenges sports enthusiasts to identify legendary athletes from various disciplines, including basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, boxing, and more. Test your knowledge of icons like Michael Jordan, Novak Djokovic, and Pele, and see how much you know about the world of sports legends.

Sports Legends GK Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Famous Athletes
Sports Legends GK Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Famous Athletes

 Do you think you're a sports freak? Here is a quiz testing your knowledge on some of the world's greatest famous athletes: from basketball, tennis, and soccer to swimming, golf, and even NASCAR. 

Find Michael Jordan and Simone Biles - but then look further and identify other top athletes.

Sports Legends Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Famous Athletes

Question 1:

Which basketball legend is known for his time with the Chicago Bulls, winning six NBA championships and earning five MVP awards?
a) Magic Johnson
b) Michael Jordan
c) Kobe Bryant
d) LeBron James

Question 2:

Which tennis player is known for his rivalry with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and has won a record 22 Grand Slam singles titles?
a) Novak Djokovic
b) Andy Murray
c) Pete Sampras
d) Serena Williams

Question 3:

Which soccer legend is often referred to as the "King of Football" and has won the Ballon d'Or five times?
a) Lionel Messi
b) Cristiano Ronaldo
c) Pele
d) Diego Maradona

Question 4:

Which famous Formula 1 driver holds the record for the most Grand Prix wins?
a) Ayrton Senna
b) Lewis Hamilton
c) Michael Schumacher
d) Sebastian Vettel

Question 5:

Who is considered the greatest swimmer of all time, having won 23 Olympic gold medals?
a) Mark Spitz
b) Michael Phelps
c) Ian Thorpe
d) Ryan Lochte

Question 6:

Which boxer, known for his incredible speed and power, was named "The Greatest" and became a global icon for his bold personality and activism?
a) Mike Tyson
b) Floyd Mayweather
c) Muhammad Ali
d) George Foreman

Question 7:

Who is the legendary NFL quarterback known for leading the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles?
a) Peyton Manning
b) Joe Montana
c) Tom Brady
d) Brett Favre

Question 8:

Which cricket icon is known for his aggressive batting style and is considered one of the best players in the history of the sport?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Sachin Tendulkar
c) Ricky Ponting
d) Brian Lara

Question 9:

Which legendary golfer has won 18 major championships, including Masters titles, and is often regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time?
a) Jack Nicklaus
b) Tiger Woods
c) Arnold Palmer
d) Phil Mickelson

Question 10:

Which Olympic gymnast is known for winning the most gold medals by any gymnast in history?
a) Nadia Comaneci
b) Simone Biles
c) Mary Lou Retton
d) Gabby Douglas

Answer Key:

  1. b) Michael Jordan
  2. a) Novak Djokovic
  3. a) Lionel Messi
  4. b) Lewis Hamilton
  5. b) Michael Phelps
  6. c) Muhammad Ali
  7. c) Tom Brady
  8. b) Sachin Tendulkar
  9. a) Jack Nicklaus
  10. b) Simone Biles

How did you do in this sports legends quiz? Whether you got every single question right or learned something new, it's evident that these sports icons have made their mark around the globe. Keep up with their triumphs and learn about their success in the present day—because the legacy of these athletes lives on.

 

Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma

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Kirti Sharma is a content writing professional with 3 years of experience in the EdTech Industry and Digital Content. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and worked with companies like ThoughtPartners Global, Infinite Group, and MIM-Essay. She writes for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of JagranJosh.com.

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