Sports Legends — Set 7
Sports · खेल किंवदंतियां · Questions 61–70 of 70
Who is the legendary chess player who held the World Championship title from 1985 to 2000?
Correct Answer: D. Garry Kasparov
• **Garry Kasparov** = Kasparov became the youngest ever undisputed World Chess Champion.. • **He was the world No.** — He was the world No.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bobby Fischer: 1 player for a record 255 months.; Anatoly Karpov: He is known for his fierce rivalry with Anatoly Karpov.; Viswanathan Anand: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary female athlete won heptathlon gold at two consecutive Olympics (1988, 1992)?
Correct Answer: A. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
• **Jackie Joyner-Kersee** = Jackie Joyner-Kersee is ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the heptathlon.. • **She also won a gold medal in t** — She also won a gold medal in the long jump.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Wilma Rudolph: She overcame asthma to reach the pinnacle of sports.; Allyson Felix: Not the correct answer; Florence Griffith Joyner: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary German driver with seven Formula One World Championships?
Correct Answer: C. Michael Schumacher
• **Michael Schumacher** = Schumacher held the record for most world titles for many years.. • **He won five consecutive titles** — He won five consecutive titles with Ferrari between 2000 and 2004.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lewis Hamilton: He is one of the most successful drivers in F1 history.; Nico Rosberg: Not the correct answer; Sebastian Vettel: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary golfer is the only one to win the 'Tiger Slam' (four majors in a row)?
Correct Answer: B. Tiger Woods
• **Tiger Woods** = Tiger Woods dominated golf in the early 2000s.. • **He has won 15 major championsh** — He has won 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Arnold Palmer: He is credited with popularizing golf among younger audiences.; Phil Mickelson: Not the correct answer; Jack Nicklaus: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary Indian batsman often called the 'Little Master'?
Correct Answer: A. Sunil Gavaskar
• **Sunil Gavaskar** = Sunil Gavaskar was the first player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket.. • **He held the record for most Te** — He held the record for most Test centuries (34) for two decades.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Virat Kohli: The term 'Little Master' was originally his nickname.; Sourav Ganguly: Not the correct answer; Sachin Tendulkar: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary gymnast won five gold medals at the 1988 Seoul Olympics?
Correct Answer: D. Vitaly Scherbo
• **Vitaly Scherbo** = Vitaly Scherbo actually won six gold medals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.. • **He is one of the most successf** — He is one of the most successful gymnasts of all time.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nellie Kim: He represented the Unified Team and later Belarus.; Nadia Comăneci: Not the correct answer; Olga Korbut: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary Brazilian footballer known for winning three World Cups?
Correct Answer: B. Pelé
• **Pelé** = Pelé is the only player in history to win the FIFA World Cup three times (1958, 1962, 1970).. • **He scored over 1,000 goals in ** — He scored over 1,000 goals in his professional career.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ronaldinho: He is widely called the 'King of Football'.; Zico: Not the correct answer; Ronaldo: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary woman tennis player won 24 Grand Slam singles titles?
Correct Answer: C. Margaret Court
• **Margaret Court** = Margaret Court holds the all-time record for most Grand Slam singles titles.. • **Her career spanned the amateur** — Her career spanned the amateur and Open Eras.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Steffi Graf: She is an Australian tennis legend.; Serena Williams: Not the correct answer; Chris Evert: Not the correct answer.
Who is the legendary distance runner known as the 'Flying Finn'?
Correct Answer: B. Paavo Nurmi
• **Paavo Nurmi** = Paavo Nurmi won nine gold and three silver medals in the 1920s.. • **He set 22 world records in mid** — He set 22 world records in middle and long-distance running.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lasse Virén: He is a national hero in Finland.; Haile Gebrselassie: Not the correct answer; Emil Zátopek: Not the correct answer.
Which legendary basketball player was known as 'Black Mamba'?
Correct Answer: C. Kobe Bryant
• **Kobe Bryant** = Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.. • **He won five NBA championships ** — He won five NBA championships and was an 18-time All-Star.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shaquille O'Neal: He is remembered for his 'Mamba Mentality'.; Michael Jordan: Not the correct answer; LeBron James: Not the correct answer.