Sports Trivia

Front

What is the very center of a target called in archery?

Back

Bullseye

Answer explanation

In competition, archery arrows fly over 2 times the speed of a sprinting cheetah. A fired arrow in competition flies 150 mph while cheetah sprints at a maximum of 70 mph.

Front

What type of race is the Tour de France?

Back

Bicycle race

Answer explanation

Often referred to as La Grande Boucle, Le Tour or The Tour, Le Tour de France is the most famous and prestigious road bicycle race in the world.

Front

Who was the first British player to win league titles in four countries? Options: John Terry, Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker, David Beckham

Back

David Beckham

Answer explanation

England, Spain, the United States and France

Front

His (Royal) Airness is the nickname for: Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Back

Michael Jordan

Answer explanation

He's also known by other nicknames such as Mike, M.J., Money, G.O.A.T., Black Jesus, Air Jordan, Captain Marvel, Magic Jordan

Front

Which sport uses a net, a racket, and a shuttlecock?

Back

Badminton

Answer explanation

Shuttlecocks are traditionally made from feathers that are gathered from the left wing of a goose. It takes about 16 feathers to make the shuttlecock.

Front

Which of these was not an event in women's artistic gymnastics? Options: Vault, Floor, Balance beam, Parallel bars

Back

Parallel bars

Answer explanation

Female gymnasts compete in four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.

Men compete in six events, and they do the events in a different order: floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar.

Front

What is the term for a zero score in tennis?

Back

Love

Answer explanation

The word “love” or zero in tennis possibly derives from the French word “l’oeuf” meaning “egg,” which may represent the figure zero.

Front

Who is the fastest person alive in the world? Options: Yohan Blake, Carl Lewis, Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin

Back

Usain Bolt

Answer explanation

Usain Bolt set the world record in the 100 meters with a run of 9.58 seconds in 2009 at the IAAF World Championships.

Front

How many holes are there in a golf course?

Back

18

Answer explanation

The game doesn’t have a standardized playing area, but bolf holes must be in line with specific regulations. Regulation golf holes must be 4.25 inches in diameter and reach a depth of 4 inches.

Front

How long is one lap of an athletics track?

Back

400 meters

Answer explanation

The first Olympic race was in Greece in 776 B.C. The track was 600 feet long, vastly different from today’s standard track of 400 meters (approx. 1312 feet).