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1.

Henrik Larsson started his professional footballing career with which team?
- A.
  
  Celtic
- B.
  
  Feyenoord
- C.
  
  Hogaborg BK In Helsingborg
- D.
  
  Helsingborgs IF
Correct Answer
C. Hogaborg BK In Helsingborg
2.

Against what country did Michael Owen score his first international goal?
- A.
  
  Morocco
- B.
  
  Romania
- C.
  
  Italy
- D.
  
  Columbia
Correct Answer
A. Morocco
3.

What was noteworthy about Kelly Holmes in the 2004 Olympic Games?
- A.
  
  Accused Of Doping
- B.
  
  Disqualified In All Events
- C.
  
  Winning Two Bronze Medals
- D.
  
  Winning Two Gold Medals
Correct Answer
D. Winning Two Gold Medals
4.

To which sport did sprinter Darren Campbell switch for about a year in 1994?
- A.
  
  Football
- B.
  
  Badminton
- C.
  
  Baseball
- D.
  
  Tennis
Correct Answer
A. Football
5.

How many gold medals did Sally Gunnell win at the 1990 Commonwealth Games?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Two
Correct Answer
B. One
6.

In what two track and field events has Colin Jackson held a world record?
- A.
  
  5,000m And Steeplechase
- B.
  
  60m And 110m Hurdles
- C.
  
  Javelin And Shotput
- D.
  
  60m Hurdles And 100m Sprint
Correct Answer
B. 60m And 110m Hurdles
7.

Who set a world record at the first World Half-Marathon in Newcastle?
- A.
  
  Eilish McColgan
- B.
  
  Liz McColgan
- C.
  
  Tatyana Samolenko
- D.
  
  Yvonne Murray
Correct Answer
B. Liz McColgan
8.

How many medals did John Regis win at the 1990 European Championships?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Four
- C.
  
  One
- D.
  
  Three
Correct Answer
B. Four
9.

In 1972, which boxer was the only one to defeat John Conteh that year?
- A.
  
  Joe Bugner
- B.
  
  Victor Galindez
- C.
  
  Eddie Duncan
- D.
  
  Okacha Boubekeur
Correct Answer
C. Eddie Duncan
10.

In what year was Tony Jacklin the first U.K. golfer to win the U.S. open since 1920?
- A.
  
  1960
- B.
  
  1965
- C.
  
  1975
- D.
  
  1970
Correct Answer
D. 1970
11.

How many international goals did Bobby Charlton score?
- A.
  
  28
- B.
  
  39
- C.
  
  56
- D.
  
  49
Correct Answer
D. 49
12.

Which championship racehorse lent UK footballer Colin Bell his nickname?
- A.
  
  Sir Ivor
- B.
  
  Teenoso
- C.
  
  Erhaab
- D.
  
  Nijinsky
Correct Answer
D. Nijinsky
13.

Who beat Steve Backley in the javelin throw in Canada in 1988?
- A.
  
  Victor Olschiewski
- B.
  
  Victor Adams
- C.
  
  Victor Olson
- D.
  
  Victor Ovchinikov
Correct Answer
D. Victor Ovchinikov
14.

How many Olympic medals did Jonathan Edwards win?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Four
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  One
Correct Answer
C. Two
15.

At what age did Kelly Holmes become English Schools Champion for 1500 metres?
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  13
- D.
  
  11
Correct Answer
C. 13
16.

Besides athletics, what sport did Derek Redmond play professionally?
- A.
  
  Volleyball
- B.
  
  Karate
- C.
  
  Basketball
- D.
  
  Boxing
Correct Answer
C. Basketball
17.

Former British boxer Nigel Benn appeared on what reality show in 2002?
- A.
  
  Shipwrecked
- B.
  
  I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
- C.
  
  Big Brother
- D.
  
  Castaway
Correct Answer
B. I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
18.

In what year did Robbie Fowler make his international debut versus Bulgaria?
- A.
  
  1990
- B.
  
  1998
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  1996
Correct Answer
D. 1996
19.

What football club does Roman Abramovich own?
- A.
  
  Arsenal
- B.
  
  Liverpool
- C.
  
  Chelsea FC
- D.
  
  Cheltenham
Correct Answer
C. Chelsea FC
20.

What kind of flower does golfer Tony Jacklin have named after him?
- A.
  
  Daisy
- B.
  
  Orchid
- C.
  
  Rose
- D.
  
  Tulip
Correct Answer
C. Rose
21.

How many goals did Bobby Charlton score for Manchester United?
- A.
  
  150
- B.
  
  300
- C.
  
  257
- D.
  
  245
Correct Answer
D. 245
22.

In what year did UK footballer Colin Bell lead his team to a championship?
- A.
  
  1970
- B.
  
  1968
- C.
  
  1985
- D.
  
  1951
Correct Answer
B. 1968
23.

Javelin thrower Steve Backley lists how many attributes in "Success is a Decision, not a Gift"?
- A.
  
  Seven
- B.
  
  Six
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
C. Five
24.

Why did Jonathan Edwards not participate in World Championships in rugby in 1991?
- A.
  
  Could Not Get Travel Visa
- B.
  
  Because Of Health Reasons
- C.
  
  Refused To Compete On Sundays
- D.
  
  Wanted To Be With His Family
Correct Answer
C. Refused To Compete On Sundays
25.

At the age of 18, Kelly Holmes left athletics to pursue a career in what?
- A.
  
  Films
- B.
  
  Music
- C.
  
  The Army
- D.
  
  Modeling
Correct Answer
C. The Army
26.

When did U.K. runner Derek Redmond break his hamstring while running the 400m race?
- A.
  
  1992 Olympics Semifinals
- B.
  
  1988 Olympics Finals
- C.
  
  1992 Olympics Quarterfinals
- D.
  
  1992 Olympics Finals
Correct Answer
A. 1992 Olympics Semifinals
27.

What was former British boxer Nigel Benn's nickname throughout his career?
- A.
  
  The Black Knight
- B.
  
  The Dark Destroyer
- C.
  
  The Italian Stallion
- D.
  
  Hands Of Stone
Correct Answer
B. The Dark Destroyer
28.

Which team did U.K. footballer Robbie Fowler return to in 2006?
- A.
  
  Chelsea
- B.
  
  Newcastle
- C.
  
  Manchester United
- D.
  
  Liverpool
Correct Answer
D. Liverpool
29.

Which energy company bought a stake in an oil company owned by Roman Abramovich?
- A.
  
  British Petroleum
- B.
  
  Aramco
- C.
  
  Gazprom
- D.
  
  ExxonMobil
Correct Answer
C. Gazprom

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Interesting Quiz On Sports In The U.K

Henrik Larsson started his professional footballing career with which team?

Against what country did Michael Owen score his first international goal?

What was noteworthy about Kelly Holmes in the 2004 Olympic Games?

To which sport did sprinter Darren Campbell switch for about a year in 1994?

How many gold medals did Sally Gunnell win at the 1990 Commonwealth Games?

In what two track and field events has Colin Jackson held a world record?

Who set a world record at the first World Half-Marathon in Newcastle?

How many medals did John Regis win at the 1990 European Championships?

In 1972, which boxer was the only one to defeat John Conteh that year?

In what year was Tony Jacklin the first U.K. golfer to win the U.S. open since 1920?

How many international goals did Bobby Charlton score?

Which championship racehorse lent UK footballer Colin Bell his nickname?

Who beat Steve Backley in the javelin throw in Canada in 1988?

How many Olympic medals did Jonathan Edwards win?

At what age did Kelly Holmes become English Schools Champion for 1500 metres?

Besides athletics, what sport did Derek Redmond play professionally?

Former British boxer Nigel Benn appeared on what reality show in 2002?

In what year did Robbie Fowler make his international debut versus Bulgaria?

What football club does Roman Abramovich own?

What kind of flower does golfer Tony Jacklin have named after him?

How many goals did Bobby Charlton score for Manchester United?

In what year did UK footballer Colin Bell lead his team to a championship?

Javelin thrower Steve Backley lists how many attributes in "Success is a Decision, not a Gift"?

Why did Jonathan Edwards not participate in World Championships in rugby in 1991?

At the age of 18, Kelly Holmes left athletics to pursue a career in what?

When did U.K. runner Derek Redmond break his hamstring while running the 400m race?

What was former British boxer Nigel Benn's nickname throughout his career?

Which team did U.K. footballer Robbie Fowler return to in 2006?

Which energy company bought a stake in an oil company owned by Roman Abramovich?