General Awareness

Sports Records and History

2,809 Questions

Sports records and history questions focus on legendary athletes, championship winners, and historic milestones. Topics include tennis Grand Slams, Formula One records, and boxing titles. These details are vital for scoring well in the general awareness section of competitive exams.

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Sports Records and History Questions

Multiple choice

Who won the 2011 Wimbledon Women’s singles Tennis Championship?

  1. Petra Kvitova

  2. Sarena Williams

  3. Jelena Jankovic

  4. Maria Sharapova
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Petra Kvitova won the 2011 Wimbledon Women's singles, defeating Maria Sharapova in the final. It was her first Grand Slam title. Serena Williams (misspelled as Sarena) has won Wimbledon but not in 2011.

Multiple choice

Who is the BBC sports personality of the year 2008?

  1. Michael Phelps

  2. Ussain Bolt

  3. Hamilton

  4. Chris Hoy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chris Hoy, the British track cyclist, won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2008 following his triple gold medal success at the Beijing Olympics.

Multiple choice

Who won the Australian open final in 2008?

  1. Maria Sharapova

  2. Kim Clizsters

  3. Brad Hogg

  4. Brian Lara
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maria Sharapova won the 2008 Australian Open women's singles title by defeating Ana Ivanovic. The other options are either not tennis players or did not win that specific final.

Multiple choice

Who won the Men's Double French Open 2009 Grand Slam title?

  1. Westy Moodie and Dick Norman

  2. Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy

  3. Vania King and Liezel Huber

  4. Liezel Hubber and Leander Paes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Leander Paes (India) and Lukas Dlouhy (Czech Republic) won the 2009 French Open men's doubles title. Wesley Moodie/Dick Norman were a men's doubles team, and Vania King/Liezel Huber were a women's doubles team. Liezel Huber did not partner with Leander Paes in 2009.

Multiple choice

Who was the proud recipient of the Daphe Akhurst Memorial Trophy after winning the Australian Open Womens Single 2005?

  1. Venesa Williams

  2. Serena Williams

  3. Maria Sherapova

  4. Lindsay Davenport
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Serena Williams won the Australian Open Women's Singles title in 2005 and received the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy. This victory marked her successful comeback after missing much of the 2004 season due to a knee injury. Note: Option A spells Venus incorrectly.