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
• **Major Dhyan Chand** = Dhyan Chand is known as the 'Wizard' of hockey for his superb ball control.. • **His birthday, August 29, is ce** — His birthday, August 29, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Leslie Claudius: He scored over 400 goals in his international career.; Balbir Singh Sr.: Not the correct answer; Dhanraj Pillay: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary sprinter is known as the 'Lightning Bolt' and holds the 100m world record?
Correct Answer: B. Usain Bolt
• **Usain Bolt** = Usain Bolt set the world record of 9.58 seconds in Berlin in 2009.. • **He won the 100m and 200m title** — He won the 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Carl Lewis: He is the most successful sprinter in history.; Tyson Gay: Not the correct answer; Justin Gatlin: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary American swimmer who won eight gold medals at a single Olympics in 2008?
Correct Answer: D. Michael Phelps
• **Michael Phelps** = Michael Phelps broke Mark Spitz's record of seven golds in one Games.. • **He has a total of 28 Olympic m** — He has a total of 28 Olympic medals, 23 of them gold.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Caeleb Dressel: He is the most decorated Olympian ever.; Mark Spitz: Not the correct answer; Ryan Lochte: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary boxer was famously known as 'Iron Mike'?
Correct Answer: D. Mike Tyson
• **Mike Tyson** = Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion at age 20.. • **He was known for his ferocious** — He was known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Evander Holyfield: He held the undisputed world heavyweight title in the late 1980s.; George Foreman: Not the correct answer; Muhammad Ali: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary Argentine footballer who led his country to victory in the 1986 World Cup?
Correct Answer: B. Diego Maradona
• **Diego Maradona** = Maradona is famous for the 'Hand of God' and the 'Goal of the Century'.. • **He is considered one of the gr** — He is considered one of the greatest football players of all time.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mario Kempes: He played for clubs like Napoli and Barcelona.; Lionel Messi: Not the correct answer; Gabriel Batistuta: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary tennis player won 20 Grand Slam titles and is known for his elegance on court?
Correct Answer: D. Roger Federer
• **Roger Federer** = Federer was the first man to reach 20 Grand Slam singles titles.. • **He spent a record 310 weeks as** — He spent a record 310 weeks as world number one.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Novak Djokovic: He is from Switzerland and is highly respected globally.; Rafael Nadal: Not the correct answer; Pete Sampras: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary female boxer from India who has won six world championships?
Correct Answer: B. Mary Kom
• **Mary Kom** = Mary Kom is nicknamed 'Magnificent Mary'.. • **She won a bronze medal at the ** — She won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nikhat Zareen: She is the only woman to win the World Amateur Boxing Championship six times.; Lovlina Borgohain: Not the correct answer; Sarita Devi: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary cyclist won five Tour de France titles and is known as 'The Cannibal'?
Correct Answer: A. Eddy Merckx
• **Eddy Merckx** = Eddy Merckx is the most successful rider in the history of competitive cycling.. • **His nickname 'The Cannibal' ca** — His nickname 'The Cannibal' came from his insatiable appetite for winning.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bernard Hinault: He won all the major tours and classic races.; Lance Armstrong: Not the correct answer; Miguel Induráin: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary American basketball player who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles?
Correct Answer: B. Michael Jordan
• **Michael Jordan** = Michael Jordan is a global cultural icon and a legendary athlete.. • **He won six NBA Finals MVP awar** — He won six NBA Finals MVP awards.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Kobe Bryant: He is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time.; LeBron James: Not the correct answer; Shaquille O'Neal: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh' of India?
Correct Answer: A. Milkha Singh
• **Milkha Singh** = Milkha Singh won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.. • **He finished fourth in the 400m** — He finished fourth in the 400m at the 1960 Rome Olympics.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Abhinav Bindra: He is one of India's most celebrated sporting icons.; P.T. Usha: Not the correct answer; Leander Paes: Not the correct answer.