WorksheetsTriumphs of the Spirit: Athletes Who Overcame Adversity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which famous athlete overcame a serious car accident in his youth to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time?
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O'Neal
Who is the Olympic runner that was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age, yet went on to win gold medals?
Usain Bolt
Michael Phelps
Wilma Rudolph
Carl Lewis
Which professional soccer player grew up in poverty in Argentina before becoming one of the most celebrated athletes in the world?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
Neymar Jr.
Zlatan Ibrahimović
What NFL quarterback was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, yet led his team to multiple playoff appearances?
Tom Brady
Peyton Manning
Jay Cutler
Aaron Rodgers
Which professional tennis player overcame a life-threatening pulmonary embolism to win multiple Grand Slam titles?
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Maria Sharapova
Naomi Osaka
Who is the professional skateboarder that was born with a condition that affects the growth of his arms, yet went on to become a celebrated athlete and motivational speaker?
Tony Hawk
Rodney Mullen
Ryan Sheckler
Italo Romano
Which heavyweight boxing champion overcame a tough childhood and time in juvenile detention to become a world champion?
Muhammad Ali
Mike Tyson
Evander Holyfield
Tyson Fury
What Paralympic athlete, born without fibulas, went on to compete in the Olympics against able-bodied athletes?
Oscar Pistorius
Tatyana McFadden
Jonnie Peacock
Natalie du Toit
Which professional golfer overcame a severe car crash and multiple back surgeries to win the Masters Tournament?
Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelson
Rory McIlroy
Jordan Spieth
Who is the female gymnast who overcame a childhood of foster care and family instability to become an Olympic gold medalist?
Simone Biles
Gabby Douglas
Aly Raisman
Nastia Liukin
