Quiz on British Sports Stars

Who is the British long-distance runner who won gold in both the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres at the London 2012 Olympics?

• Mo Farah

• Chris Hoy

• Jessica Ennis-Hill

• Andy Murray

Which sport uses a ball that weighs about 450 grams and is played on a pitch that is 100 to 130 yards long?

• Rugby

• Football

• Cricket

• Tennis

Who is the famous British tennis player who won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016?

• Tim Henman

• Andy Murray

• Greg Rusedski

• Johanna Konta

In which Olympic Games did Team GB win the most gold medals in their history?

• Athens 2004

• Beijing 2008

• London 2012

• Rio 2016

Which of these is NOT a rule in football?

• The ball must cross the goal line to score a goal

• Players can use their hands to control the ball (except the goalkeeper)

• A match is played in two halves of 45 minutes each

• Offside is a rule in football

Who is the British heptathlete who won gold at the London 2012 Olympics?

• Dina Asher-Smith

• Jessica Ennis-Hill

• Katarina Johnson-Thompson

• Kelly Holmes

Which team sport is played with 15 players on each side and uses an oval-shaped ball?

• Football

• Rugby Union

• Cricket

• Basketball

Which British cyclist has won the most Olympic gold medals?

• Victoria Pendleton

• Chris Hoy

• Bradley Wiggins

• Laura Kenny

How many players are there in a standard football team on the pitch at the start of a match?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

Which football star is known for scoring the most goals for England’s national team?

• Wayne Rooney

• David Beckham

• Harry Kane

• Alan Shearer