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
Kasparov became the youngest ever undisputed World Chess Champion. He was the world No. 1 player for a record 255 months. He is known for his fierce rivalry with Anatoly Karpov.
Which legendary female athlete won heptathlon gold at two consecutive Olympics (1988, 1992)?
Correct Answer: A. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the heptathlon. She also won a gold medal in the long jump. She overcame asthma to reach the pinnacle of sports.
Who is the legendary German driver with seven Formula One World Championships?
Correct Answer: C. Michael Schumacher
Schumacher held the record for most world titles for many years. He won five consecutive titles with Ferrari between 2000 and 2004. He is one of the most successful drivers in F1 history.
Which legendary golfer is the only one to win the 'Tiger Slam' (four majors in a row)?
Correct Answer: B. Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods dominated golf in the early 2000s. He has won 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus. He is credited with popularizing golf among younger audiences.
Who is the legendary Indian batsman often called the 'Little Master'?
Correct Answer: A. Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar was the first player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket. He held the record for most Test centuries (34) for two decades. The term 'Little Master' was originally his nickname.
Which legendary gymnast won five gold medals at the 1988 Seoul Olympics?
Correct Answer: D. Vitaly Scherbo
Vitaly Scherbo actually won six gold medals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He is one of the most successful gymnasts of all time. He represented the Unified Team and later Belarus.
Who is the legendary Brazilian footballer known for winning three World Cups?
Correct Answer: B. 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 his professional career. He is widely called the 'King of Football'.
Which legendary woman tennis player won 24 Grand Slam singles titles?
Correct Answer: C. Margaret Court
Margaret Court holds the all-time record for most Grand Slam singles titles. Her career spanned the amateur and Open Eras. She is an Australian tennis legend.
Who is the legendary distance runner known as the 'Flying Finn'?
Correct Answer: B. Paavo Nurmi
Paavo Nurmi won nine gold and three silver medals in the 1920s. He set 22 world records in middle and long-distance running. He is a national hero in Finland.
Which legendary basketball player was known as 'Black Mamba'?
Correct Answer: C. Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He won five NBA championships and was an 18-time All-Star. He is remembered for his 'Mamba Mentality'.