Trivia Quiz on British Athletes
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made sports and celebrities quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Test your knowledge of British sporting legends—from track titans and Olympic greats to ice-dancing icons and golfing stars. A punchy, fast-paced quiz that spans record breakers, memorable moments, and famous sports biographies.
From golden Olympic milestones to iconic nicknames and page-turning sports autobiographies, this group quiz celebrates the best of British athletes across decades and disciplines. It’s perfect for team play or head-to-head matchups in virtual meetings (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet), live streams (YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick), classrooms, pubs, or office socials. Split into teams, set a timer, and keep the energy high as you compare scores between rounds—great as a full-length competition or a quick icebreaker. Duplicate with a single click, customize as needed, and enjoy smooth hosting with automatic scoring and optional leaderboards.
1. Which famous athlete was was a Tory M.P. from 1959-66 and 1969-74; latterly holding ministerial office
A) Mo Farah
B) Sebastian Coe
C) Chris Chataway
D) David Beckham
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2. Diane Leather was the first woman to do what
A) Run a mile in under six minutes
B) Win an Olympic gold medal in the 1500m
C) Sub 5 minute mile
D) Run a mile in under four minutes
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3. Who From The World Of Sport Penned The Autobiography Entitled "Facing The Music"
A) Lance Armstrong
B) Muhammad Ali
C) Alex Ferguson
D) Torville & Dean
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4. How Long's The Course Is An Autobiography Written By Which Athlete
A) Sebastian Coe
B) Usain Bolt
C) Mo Farah
D) Roger Black
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5. Who won the woman's 400 m hurdles in the 1992 olympics
A) Gail Devers
B) Deon Hemmings
C) Marie-José Pérec
D) Sally Gunnell
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6. The German Athlete Jurgen Hingsen was always runner-up to which British Athlete in major competitions?
A) Sebastian Coe
B) Steve Ovett
C) Daley Thompson
D) Linford Christie
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7. In Which Athletic Event Was Colin Jackson A Dominant Figure
A) 60m Hurdles
B) 400m Hurdles
C) 110m Hurdles
D) 100m Dash
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8. Who, in 2002, became the first woman in 11 years to win the BBC Sport Personality Of The Year?
A) Kelly Holmes
B) Sally Gunnell
C) Paula Radcliffe
D) Tanni Grey-Thompson
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9. Who was voted BBC's Golden Sports Personality for the last 50 Years in 2003?
A) David Beckham
B) Mo Farah
C) Lennox Lewis
D) Steve Redgrave
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10. Which Sportsman's Autobiography Is Called 'My Side''?
A) Muhammad Ali
B) Usain Bolt
C) David Beckham
D) LeBron James
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11. What Sport Are Torvill & Dean Famous For
A) Ski jumping
B) Ice hockey
C) Speed skating
D) Ice Skating / Ice Dance
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12. Which British athlete's autobiography is entitled (A Time To Jump)?
A) Sebastian Coe
B) Jonathan Edwards
C) Chris Hoy
D) Mo Farah
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13. Alex Hurricane Higgins & Jimmy The Whirlwind White But Whats Ronnie O Sullivans Nickname
A) Ronnie The Thunder O Sullivan
B) Ronnie The Rocket O Sullivan
C) Ronnie The Razor O Sullivan
D) Ronnie The Whirlwind O Sullivan
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14. Why Was Linford Christie Disqualified From the 1996 Atlanta Olypics
A) 1 False Start
B) Doping violation
C) 2 False Starts
D) Lane violation in the 100m final
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15. In Which Olympic Games Did Steve Redgrave Win His First Gold Medal?
A) Montreal 1976
B) Los Angeles In 1984
C) Seoul 1988
D) Sydney 2000
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16. At Which Event Has Steve Backley Won Olympic Bronze & Silver Medals
A) Shot Put
B) Discus Throw
C) Hammer Throw
D) Javelin
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17. The German athlete Jurgen Hingsen was always runner-up to which British athlete in major competition?
A) Sebastian Coe
B) Steve Ovett
C) Daley Thompson
D) Linford Christie
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18. Which British man ran the fastest mile in the 80's?
A) Sebastian Coe
B) Steve Ovett
C) Steve Cram
D) Peter Elliott
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19. Who Won The 800 Metres At The Moscow Olympics (1980)
A) Sebastian Coe
B) Peter Snell
C) Steve Ovett
D) Alberto Juantorena
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20. What Did Eddie The Edwards Had To Have 2 Inches Taken Off His What When He Represented England At The 1988 Winter Olympics
A) His Chin
B) His Nose
C) His Jaw
D) His Forehead
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21. How is British sportsman Francis Thompson more usually known?
A) Sebastian Coe
B) Mo Farah
C) Daley Thompson
D) Steve Redgrave
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22. What is Linford Christies best time for the 100 Metres
A) 9.88
B) 9.87
C) 9.91
D) 9.94
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23. What Is Denise Lewis Main Athletic Event
A) Decathlon
B) 100 metres hurdles
C) Long jump
D) Heptathlon
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24. In Which Year Did Eddie the Eagle Edwards Leap To Stardom At the Winter Olympics?
A) 1980
B) 1988
C) 1984
D) 1992
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25. Who Was Britains Golden Girl In 2004 Winning Both The 800 & 1500 Metres
A) Kelly Holmes
B) Nicola Sanders
C) Emma Jackson
D) Sophie Carter
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26. In which sport does Lee Westwood play?
A) Golf
B) Tennis
C) Cricket
D) Football
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27. In 1976 Sue Barker won her only Grand Slam Final. Which one?
A) Wimbledon Championships
B) The French Open
C) US Open
D) Australian Open
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