Trivia Quiz on American Athletes
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made sports and general-knowledge quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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From boxing legends to track phenoms, this fast-paced trivia celebrates American athletes and their record-breaking moments. Perfect for teams and watch parties, it blends classic Olympic lore with fan-favorite stars from courts, courses, and pools.
Get your squad game-ready with a lively group trivia all about American athletes—spanning iconic Olympics feats, tennis showdowns, golf greats, and more. This trivia is perfect for team-building, classrooms, family game nights, sports bars, pregame tailgates, or live streams, and runs smoothly on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or in-person gatherings. Play in teams or head-to-head: the host reads questions, players lock in answers within 15–30 seconds, and you can add bonus points for speed or spotlight “leaderboard moments” between sections. For best results, group questions into quick rounds, keep energy high with short breaks, and have a fun tiebreaker ready for the final showdown.
1. What was mohammed ali's original name
A) Cassius clay
B) Muhammad Ali
C) Cassius Marcellus Clay
D) George Foreman
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2. Who is known as big mama in ladies pro golf
A) Patty Berg
B) Louise Suggs
C) Nancy Lopez
D) Joanne Carner
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3. How many olypmic medals has mark spitz won
A) Nine
B) Seven
C) Eleven
D) Twelve
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4. Jesse Owens is associated with what sport
A) Athletics
B) Soccer
C) Basketball
D) Swimming
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5. Which U.S. golfer was killed when his plane crashed in 1999
A) Payne Stewart
B) Tiger Woods
C) Phil Mickelson
D) Kenny Perry
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6. What nationality was tennis star vitas gerulaitis
A) Lithuanian
B) American
C) Canadian
D) Latvian
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7. What American spoiled Hitler's Aryan dream at the 1936 Olympics
A) Louis Zamperini
B) Carl Lewis
C) Jim Thorpe
D) Jesse Owens
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8. As who is Terry Bollea known
A) Hulk Hogan
B) The Rock
C) Stone Cold Steve Austin
D) The Undertaker
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9. Who Won 7 gold Medals In Swimming At The 1972 Olympics
A) Michael Phelps
B) Ian Thorpe
C) Carl Lewis
D) Mark Spitz
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10. Which Tennis Player Won Wimbledon Twice With An 8 Year Gap Between Victories
A) Roger Federer
B) Boris Becker
C) Jimmy Connors
D) John McEnroe
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11. In 1984 Which American Equalled Jesse Owens Four Gold Medals?
A) Carl Lewis
B) Ben Johnson
C) Michael Phelps
D) Usain Bolt
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12. With which sport is Chris Evert Lloyd identified
A) Tennis
B) Basketball
C) Golf
D) Swimming
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13. With which sport is Jack Nicklaus associated ?
A) Tennis
B) Basketball
C) Golf
D) Cricket
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14. With which sport is Chris Evert Lloyd identified?
A) Cricket
B) Tennis
C) Basketball
D) Golf
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15. What Nationality Is Tennis Player Michael Chang?
A) Chinese
B) Canadian
C) Japanese
D) American
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16. Which American was Olympic long jump champion in 1996?
A) Mike Powell
B) Bob Beamon
C) Jesse Owens
D) Carl Lewis
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17. The Phrase 'You Cannot Be Serious'' Was Made Famous By Which Former Tennis Star
A) John McEnroe
B) Jimmy Connors
C) Andre Agassi
D) Pete Sampras
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18. Who is known as Pistol Pete?
A) Pete Maravich
B) Pete Rose
C) Pete Sampras
D) Pete Wentz
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