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** = Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics.. • **She overcame significant physi** — She overcame significant physical disabilities early in her life.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: P.T. Usha: She was known as 'The Black Gazelle' for her speed.; Fanny Blankers-Koen: Not the correct answer; Nadia Comăneci: Not the correct answer.
Roger Federer, the legendary tennis player, belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: C. Switzerland
• **Switzerland** = The correct answer is 'Switzerland'.. • **Federer has won 20 Grand Slam ** — Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles during his career.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Germany: He spent a record 237 consecutive weeks at world No.; Austria: 1.; Belgium: 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
• **Viv Richards** = Sir Viv Richards was famous for his aggressive batting without a helmet.. • **He was a cornerstone of the do** — He was a cornerstone of the dominant West Indies team of the 1970s and 80s.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Clive Lloyd: The title 'Master Blaster' was later also used for Sachin Tendulkar.; Brian Lara: Not the correct answer; Chris Gayle: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary athlete won the Decathlon at the 1912 Olympics and played professional baseball and football?
Correct Answer: B. Jim Thorpe
• **Jim Thorpe** = Jim Thorpe is often called the greatest all-around athlete of the 20th century.. • **He was a Native American who e** — He was a Native American who excelled in multiple sports disciplines.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jesse Owens: His Olympic medals were stripped but later restored posthumously.; Daley Thompson: Not the correct answer; Bob Mathias: Not the correct answer.
Which basketball legend is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
Correct Answer: D. LeBron James
• **LeBron James** = LeBron James broke the long-standing record in early 2023.. • **He has won four NBA championsh** — He has won four NBA championships with three different teams.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Michael Jordan: He is known for his longevity and versatility on the court.; Karl Malone: Not the correct answer; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Not the correct answer.
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** = Billie Jean King is also famous for winning the 'Battle of the Sexes' match in 1973.. • **She was a pioneer for gender e** — She was a pioneer for gender equality and social justice in sports.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Chris Evert: She founded the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).; Margaret Court: Not the correct answer; Martina Navratilova: Not the correct answer.
Which football legend holds the record for the most goals in a single calendar year (91 goals)?
Correct Answer: A. Lionel Messi
• **Lionel Messi** = Lionel Messi achieved this incredible feat in 2012.. • **He has won a record eight Ball** — He has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Robert Lewandowski: He led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.; Gerd Müller: Not the correct answer; Cristiano Ronaldo: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary Pakistani squash player who won 10 British Open titles and 6 World Opens?
Correct Answer: C. Jahangir Khan
• **Jahangir Khan** = Jahangir Khan is famous for his 555-game winning streak, the longest in professional sports.. • **He is considered the greatest ** — He is considered the greatest squash player in the history of the game.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hashim Khan: He dominated the sport throughout the 1980s.; Jansher Khan: Not the correct answer; Azam Khan: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary woman sprinter was known as the 'Dutch Housewife' after winning four golds in 1948?
Correct Answer: D. Fanny Blankers-Koen
• **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 ** — She was voted 'Female Athlete of the Century' by the IAAF in 1999.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Irena Szewińska: Her success broke many prejudices about women in sports.; Wilma Rudolph: Not the correct answer; Merlene Ottey: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary boxer retired with a perfect professional record of 50-0?
Correct Answer: D. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
• **Floyd Mayweather Jr.** = Mayweather won fifteen major world titles in five weight classes.. • **He is often cited as the best ** — He is often cited as the best defensive boxer in history.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Joe Louis: He was the highest-paid athlete in the world for several years.; Rocky Marciano: Not the correct answer; Larry Holmes: Not the correct answer.