Sports Legends — Set 5

Correct Answer: B. Ilie Năstase

• **Ilie Năstase** = Ilie Năstase became the world No.. • **1 in 1973 when the rankings we** — 1 in 1973 when the rankings were introduced.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ion Țiriac: He was known for his entertaining but often erratic behavior on court.; Jimmy Connors: He won two Grand Slam singles titles.; Björn Borg: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B. Abebe Bikila

• **Abebe Bikila** = Ethiopia's Abebe Bikila won the 1960 Rome marathon barefoot.. • **He defended his title in 1964 ** — He defended his title in 1964 in Tokyo (wearing shoes).. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Haile Gebrselassie: He was the first sub-Saharan African to win an Olympic gold medal.; Eliud Kipchoge: Not the correct answer; Samuel Wanjiru: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B. Donald Bradman

• **Donald Bradman** = Donald Bradman is a national hero in Australia.. • **His batting statistics are con** — His batting statistics are considered statistically more dominant than any other athlete's in major sports.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shane Warne: He was knighted for his services to cricket in 1949.; Steve Waugh: Not the correct answer; Greg Chappell: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. Shane Gould

• **Shane Gould** = Shane Gould won three gold, two silver, and one bronze medal at age 15.. • **At one point, she held every w** — At one point, she held every world record in freestyle swimming from 100m to 1500m.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Janet Evans: She is an Australian sporting legend.; Katie Ledecky: Not the correct answer; Debbie Meyer: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. Alex Ferguson

• **Alex Ferguson** = Sir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in the history of British football.. • **He managed Manchester United f** — He managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jose Mourinho: He won a total of 38 trophies during his tenure at the club.; Pep Guardiola: Not the correct answer; Arsène Wenger: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Yasuhiro Yamashita

• **Yasuhiro Yamashita** = Yamashita won nine consecutive national championships and four world titles.. • **He won the gold medal at the 1** — He won the gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics despite a calf injury.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Anton Geesink: He is a primary figure in modern judo history.; Shohei Ono: Not the correct answer; Tadahiro Nomura: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D. Babe Ruth

• **Babe Ruth** = Babe Ruth was a major American sporting icon who played for the New York Yankees.. • **He transitioned from a star pi** — He transitioned from a star pitcher to a legendary power hitter.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lou Gehrig: His home run records stood for many decades.; Ty Cobb: Not the correct answer; Joe DiMaggio: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D. Allyson Felix

• **Allyson Felix** = Allyson Felix is the most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history.. • **She has won 11 Olympic medals ** — She has won 11 Olympic medals in total.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sanya Richards-Ross: She is specialized in the 200 and 400 meters.; Florence Griffith Joyner: Not the correct answer; Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D. Juan Manuel Fangio

• **Juan Manuel Fangio** = Fangio won his titles with four different teams (Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes, and Ferrari).. • **This record of championships w** — This record of championships with different teams remains unbeaten.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jim Clark: He is often called 'El Maestro'.; Jack Brabham: Not the correct answer; Stirling Moss: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Eliud Kipchoge

• **Eliud Kipchoge** = Eliud Kipchoge clocked 1:59:40 in Vienna in 2019.. • **He is a two-time Olympic marat** — He is a two-time Olympic marathon champion.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Haile Gebrselassie: He is widely regarded as the greatest marathoner in history.; Kenenisa Bekele: Not the correct answer; Wilson Kipsang: Not the correct answer.