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Elite Sports History Chronology

Sports History

A challenging collection of specific facts, dates, and figures from international sports history.

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8 Questions Hard Ages 5+ Apr 7, 2026

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This study set covers Sports History through 8 practice questions. A challenging collection of specific facts, dates, and figures from international sports history. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 In which year did Roger Bannister become the first human to officially run a sub-four-minute mile, recording a time of 3:59.4?

A 1952
B 1953
C 1954
D 1955

2 Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA game, netting 100 points on March 2, 1962?

A Elgin Baylor
B Wilt Chamberlain
C Jerry West
D Oscar Robertson

3 The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. How many nations officially participated in these games?

A 12
B 14
C 16
D 18

4 Which golfer holds the record for the most professional major championships won in a career, with a total of 18?

A Tiger Woods
B Gary Player
C Ben Hogan
D Jack Nicklaus

5 At the 1972 Munich Olympics, which swimmer set a record by winning seven gold medals in a single Games, a feat later surpassed by Michael Phelps?

A Mark Spitz
B Ian Thorpe
C Shane Gould
D Don Schollander

6 How many professional fights did Rocky Marciano win during his undefeated heavyweight boxing career?

A 47
B 48
C 49
D 50

7 In what year did the inaugural FIFA World Cup take place, hosted and won by Uruguay?

A 1926
B 1930
C 1934
D 1938

8 Which baseball player holds the record for the highest career batting average in Major League Baseball history at .366?

A Ty Cobb
B Rogers Hornsby
C Shoeless Joe Jackson
D Ted Williams

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