Test your knowledge of the greatest sports legends in history — Olympic records, championship moments, and iconic athletes from around the world.
1. In cricket, how many players are on each team?
💡 A cricket team consists of 11 players, though substitute fielders can be used in some circumstances.
2. How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
💡 A standard round of golf consists of 18 holes.
3. In tennis, what is the term for a score of 40-40?
💡 Deuce refers to a tied score of 40-40 in tennis, after which a player needs 2 consecutive points to win the game.
4. Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?
💡 Michael Phelps holds the record with 23 Olympic gold medals across the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics.
5. Who was the first athlete to run a mile in under 4 minutes?
💡 Roger Bannister ran the first sub-4-minute mile on May 6, 1954, with a time of 3 minutes 59.4 seconds.
6. What year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
💡 The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
7. Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
💡 Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), more than any other nation.
8. How many players are on a standard basketball team on the court?
💡 Basketball teams have 5 players on the court at a time, though rosters typically have 12-15 players.
9. What is the diameter of a standard basketball hoop in inches?
💡 A standard NBA basketball hoop has an inner diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm).
10. Which sport uses the term "birdie"?
💡 In golf, a birdie means completing a hole in one stroke under par.