The Most Inspiring Spectator Sports Stories: A Look at the Most Uplifting and Heartwarming Moments

This quiz will test your knowledge of the most inspiring spectator sports stories. From heartwarming moments of triumph to stories of resilience and determination, these stories are sure to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.

14 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which athlete famously overcame a life-threatening illness to win a gold medal at the Olympics?

  1. Lance Armstrong
  2. Michael Phelps
  3. Simone Biles
  4. Usain Bolt
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which team made an improbable run to the NCAA basketball championship in 2014?

  1. UConn Huskies
  2. Kentucky Wildcats
  3. Duke Blue Devils
  4. Wichita State Shockers
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which athlete became the first African-American to win the Masters golf tournament?

  1. Tiger Woods
  2. Lee Elder
  3. Charlie Sifford
  4. Jim Dent
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which team won the World Series in 2004 after trailing 3-0 in the American League Championship Series?

  1. Boston Red Sox
  2. New York Yankees
  3. St. Louis Cardinals
  4. Chicago White Sox
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which athlete won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 2016 Olympics despite being pregnant?

  1. Jemima Sumgong
  2. Eunice Kirwa
  3. Priscah Jeptoo
  4. Florence Kiplagat
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which team won the Super Bowl in 2017 after overcoming a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter?

  1. New England Patriots
  2. Atlanta Falcons
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers
  4. Green Bay Packers
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which athlete became the first person to win the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and London Marathon in the same year?

  1. Eliud Kipchoge
  2. Wilson Kipsang
  3. Dennis Kimetto
  4. Patrick Makau
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which team won the NBA championship in 2016 after overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals?

  1. Cleveland Cavaliers
  2. Golden State Warriors
  3. San Antonio Spurs
  4. Oklahoma City Thunder
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which athlete became the first person to win the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España in the same year?

  1. Jacques Anquetil
  2. Eddy Merckx
  3. Bernard Hinault
  4. Miguel Indurain
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which team won the World Series in 2019 after being down 3-1 in the American League Division Series?

  1. Washington Nationals
  2. Houston Astros
  3. New York Yankees
  4. Los Angeles Dodgers
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which athlete became the first person to win the Wimbledon singles title three times in a row since Bjorn Borg?

  1. Roger Federer
  2. Novak Djokovic
  3. Rafael Nadal
  4. Andy Murray
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which team won the Stanley Cup in 2019 after being down 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final?

  1. St. Louis Blues
  2. Boston Bruins
  3. San Jose Sharks
  4. Vegas Golden Knights
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which athlete became the first person to win the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia in the same year since Marco Pantani?

  1. Vincenzo Nibali
  2. Alberto Contador
  3. Chris Froome
  4. Geraint Thomas
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which team won the NBA championship in 2020 after being down 3-1 in the NBA Finals?

  1. Los Angeles Lakers
  2. Miami Heat
  3. Boston Celtics
  4. Milwaukee Bucks