Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. Can You Conquer This Sports Stars Challenge? Think you remember the most iconic people and moments in sports? Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, these questions will take you on a sports tour. Let’s play! 1 / 15 1. Which England player famously cried during Italia 90? Gary Lineker Paul Gascoigne David Platt Terry Butcher Paul Gascoigne’s tears after receiving a yellow card in the semi-final became an enduring image of Italia 90. Paul Gascoigne’s tears after receiving a yellow card in the semi-final became an enduring image of Italia 90. 2 / 15 2. Brian Lara’s record-breaking 501 not out was scored against which team? Australia Durham Pakistan South Africa Lara achieved 501 in a first-class match for Warwickshire vs. Durham at Edgbaston in 1994. Lara achieved 501 in a first-class match for Warwickshire vs. Durham at Edgbaston in 1994. 3 / 15 3. Jonathan Edwards’ unbeaten triple jump record (18.29m) was set in which year? 1992 1995 1996 2000 Edwards set the world record at the 1995 IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg. Edwards set the world record at the 1995 IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg. 4 / 15 4. What caused Mike Tyson’s disqualification in the 1997 Holyfield fight? Headbutt Biting Holyfield’s ear Low blow Refusing to fight Tyson bit off part of Holyfield’s ear, leading to the fight being dubbed “The Bite Fight.” Tyson bit off part of Holyfield’s ear, leading to the fight being dubbed “The Bite Fight.” 5 / 15 5. Tiger Woods’ 1997 Masters victory margin was: 5 strokes 12 strokes 15 strokes 20 strokes Woods won by 12 strokes, the largest modern-era margin until his 2000 U.S. Open win (15 strokes). Woods won by 12 strokes, the largest modern-era margin until his 2000 U.S. Open win (15 strokes). 6 / 15 6. Jane Couch fought to legalize which sport for women in the UK? Football Boxing Rugby Cricket Couch’s 1998 legal victory ended the ban on professional women’s boxing in the UK. Couch’s 1998 legal victory ended the ban on professional women’s boxing in the UK. 7 / 15 7. Who is the first African-American woman to win a Grand Slam in the “Open Era”? Serena Williams Coco Gauff Naomi Osaka Jeeno Thitikul She became the first African-American woman to win a Grand Slam in the “Open Era” (ie. since 1968), and she beat reigning champion Lindsay Davenport in a thrilling three-set semi-final. She became the first African-American woman to win a Grand Slam in the “Open Era” (ie. since 1968), and she beat reigning champion Lindsay Davenport in a thrilling three-set semi-final. 8 / 15 8. Who was the star player of the Chicago Bulls during their 1990s dominance? Scottie Pippen Dennis Rodman Michael Jordan Steve Kerr Michael Jordan was the iconic star of the Bulls, leading them to six NBA championships in the 1990s. Michael Jordan was the iconic star of the Bulls, leading them to six NBA championships in the 1990s. 9 / 15 9. Which hockey player the nick name of “The Great One”? George Foreman Wayne Gretzky Greg Norman Arnold Palmer Wayne Gretzky earned his nickname “The Great One.” By the time Gretzky retired in 1999, he had 61 NHL records and had won four Stanley Cups during his 20 NHL seasons. Wayne Gretzky earned his nickname “The Great One.” By the time Gretzky retired in 1999, he had 61 NHL records and had won four Stanley Cups during his 20 NHL seasons. 10 / 15 10. Who is known as “The publisher” amonthe tennis players? Shaquille O’Neal Andre Agassi Shaq Diesel Evander Holyfield Andre was known as “The Punisher” for his dominance on the court. Andre was known as “The Punisher” for his dominance on the court. 11 / 15 11. What sport does Greg Norman compete in? Boxing Baskteball Golf Tennis Greg Norman is the winner of 88 golf tournaments and one of the biggest names in the sport’s history. Greg Norman is the winner of 88 golf tournaments and one of the biggest names in the sport’s history. 12 / 15 12. Who wins the most Olympic medals earned by a U.S. gymnast? Simone Biles Gabby Douglas Aly Raisman Madison Kocian With 11 Olympic medals, Simone Biles is tied with Věra Čáslavská as the second-most decorated female Olympic gymnast, and has the most Olympic medals earned by a U.S. gymnast With 11 Olympic medals, Simone Biles is tied with Věra Čáslavská as the second-most decorated female Olympic gymnast, and has the most Olympic medals earned by a U.S. gymnast 13 / 15 13. How many teams has LeBron Raymone James Sr. Played for? 1 2 3 4 He has played for 4 teams: 2003–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers; 2010–2014: Miami Heat;2014–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers; 2018–present: Los Angeles Lakers. He has played for 4 teams: 2003–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers; 2010–2014: Miami Heat;2014–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers; 2018–present: Los Angeles Lakers. 14 / 15 14. When did Lionel Andrés Messi made his competitive debut? 2004 In 2004 In 2003 In 2002 In 2001 Born in Rosario, Argentina, Messi and made his competitive debut at age 17 in October 2004. Born in Rosario, Argentina, Messi and made his competitive debut at age 17 in October 2004. 15 / 15 15. Who was the captain of England’s rugby team during their 1991-1995 Grand Slam period? Martin Johnson Will Carling Lawrence Dallaglio Jonny Wilkinson Will Carling captained England during their successful 1991, 1992, and 1995 Five Nations campaigns. Will Carling captained England during their successful 1991, 1992, and 1995 Five Nations campaigns. Share this quiz if you like it. LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin Post navigation Do You Enjoy the Super Bowl LIX?Think You Know Trucks?
