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The Most Inspiring Spectator Sports Stories: A Look at the Most Uplifting and Heartwarming Moments

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the most inspiring spectator sports stories. From heartwarming moments of triumph to stories of resilience and determination, these stories are sure to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
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Which athlete famously overcame a life-threatening illness to win a gold medal at the Olympics?

  1. Lance Armstrong

  2. Michael Phelps

  3. Simone Biles

  4. Usain Bolt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, but he overcame the disease and went on to win seven Tour de France titles.

Which team made an improbable run to the NCAA basketball championship in 2014?

  1. UConn Huskies

  2. Kentucky Wildcats

  3. Duke Blue Devils

  4. Wichita State Shockers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wichita State Shockers, a mid-major team, made a Cinderella run to the Final Four and the championship game in 2014.

Which athlete became the first African-American to win the Masters golf tournament?

  1. Tiger Woods

  2. Lee Elder

  3. Charlie Sifford

  4. Jim Dent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tiger Woods broke the color barrier at the Masters in 1997, becoming the first African-American to win the tournament.

Which team won the World Series in 2004 after trailing 3-0 in the American League Championship Series?

  1. Boston Red Sox

  2. New York Yankees

  3. St. Louis Cardinals

  4. Chicago White Sox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Boston Red Sox became the first team in Major League Baseball history to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.

Which athlete won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 2016 Olympics despite being pregnant?

  1. Jemima Sumgong

  2. Eunice Kirwa

  3. Priscah Jeptoo

  4. Florence Kiplagat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jemima Sumgong of Kenya won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 2016 Olympics while she was eight months pregnant.

Which team won the Super Bowl in 2017 after overcoming a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter?

  1. New England Patriots

  2. Atlanta Falcons

  3. Pittsburgh Steelers

  4. Green Bay Packers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New England Patriots came back from a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.

Which athlete became the first person to win the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and London Marathon in the same year?

  1. Eliud Kipchoge

  2. Wilson Kipsang

  3. Dennis Kimetto

  4. Patrick Makau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya became the first person to win the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and London Marathon in the same year in 2016.

Which team won the NBA championship in 2016 after overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals?

  1. Cleveland Cavaliers

  2. Golden State Warriors

  3. San Antonio Spurs

  4. Oklahoma City Thunder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals.

Which athlete became the first person to win the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España in the same year?

  1. Jacques Anquetil

  2. Eddy Merckx

  3. Bernard Hinault

  4. Miguel Indurain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jacques Anquetil of France became the first person to win the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España in the same year in 1963.

Which team won the World Series in 2019 after being down 3-1 in the American League Division Series?

  1. Washington Nationals

  2. Houston Astros

  3. New York Yankees

  4. Los Angeles Dodgers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Washington Nationals became the second team in Major League Baseball history to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win a playoff series.

Which athlete became the first person to win the Wimbledon singles title three times in a row since Bjorn Borg?

  1. Roger Federer

  2. Novak Djokovic

  3. Rafael Nadal

  4. Andy Murray


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roger Federer of Switzerland became the first person to win the Wimbledon singles title three times in a row since Bjorn Borg in 2007.

Which team won the Stanley Cup in 2019 after being down 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final?

  1. St. Louis Blues

  2. Boston Bruins

  3. San Jose Sharks

  4. Vegas Golden Knights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The St. Louis Blues became the first team in NHL history to come back from a 3-2 deficit to win the Stanley Cup Final.

Which athlete became the first person to win the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia in the same year since Marco Pantani?

  1. Vincenzo Nibali

  2. Alberto Contador

  3. Chris Froome

  4. Geraint Thomas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vincenzo Nibali of Italy became the first person to win the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia in the same year since Marco Pantani in 1998.

Which team won the NBA championship in 2020 after being down 3-1 in the NBA Finals?

  1. Los Angeles Lakers

  2. Miami Heat

  3. Boston Celtics

  4. Milwaukee Bucks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Los Angeles Lakers became the second team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals.

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