UK Sports History

In which year was the Football Association (FA) founded in England?

• 1863

• 1900

• 1776

• 1945

Who won the first Wimbledon men's singles championship in 1877?

• Spencer Gore

• Novak Djokovic

• Rafael Nadal

• Roger Federer

Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

• Rome

• Athens

• Paris

• London

What is the national sport of Scotland?

• Rugby

• Cricket

• Golf

• Soccer

Which British athlete won four gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics?

• Mo Farah

• Jessica Ennis-Hill

• David Beckham

• Andy Murray

Who was the first British driver to win the Formula One World Championship?

• Mike Hawthorn

• Jenson Button

• Nigel Mansell

• Lewis Hamilton

Which English football club has won the most top-flight league titles?

• Arsenal

• Liverpool

• Chelsea

• Manchester United

In which year did England win the FIFA World Cup for the first and only time?

• 1998

• 1970

• 1982

• 1966

What is the traditional boat race between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club called?

• The Regatta Rumble

• The Rowing Race

• The Boat Race

• The Paddle Battle

Who is the most successful British cyclist in Tour de France history?

• Bradley Wiggins

• Geraint Thomas

• Mark Cavendish

• Chris Froome