Grand Slam
Who has won the most men's grand slam titles?
Novak Djokovic — 24
Which country won the first world cup in 1930?
Uruguay
Which Triple Crown race is held on Long Island?
Belmont Stakes
Who was the first American to win the Tour de France?
Greg LeMond in 1986
Who was the first woman to drive in the Indy 500?
Janet Guthrie placed 9th in 1978
Who has won the most women's grand slam titles?
Serena Williams -23
How often is the FIFA World Cup held?
Every 4 years
Which triple crown race is the oldest?
Belmont Stakes
In which year was the first Tour de France held?
1903
What color was the car that won the first Indy 500?
Yellow
What was Steffi Graf's Golden Slam in 1988?
All four Grand Slams plus Olympic gold in a single calendar year — the only time it has ever been done.
What country has won the most world cups?
Brazil
What horse race has the largest attendance in the US?
Who gets the polka dot jersey?
The "King of the Mountains" (best climber)
What is the first thing the winner traditionally drinks after winning the race?
Milk
What is a career grand slam and who has achieved it?
Winning all four majors at least once during a career.
Only 8 men and 10 women have achieved it in singles. Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer have all done it. Rod Laver called it "the true test of greatness."
Which country has hosted the world cup the most times?
Mexico
How old are the horse who compete?
3 years old
What is the green jersey awarded for?
Best sprinter
What is Troy Ruttman's claim to fame?
He was the youngest driver - just 22 - when he won the Indy 500 in 1952.
What surface is used at each of the four grand slams?
Australian Open: Plexicushion hard court · French Open: red clay · Wimbledon: grass · US Open: DecoTurf hard court (blue)
Who is known as the "King of Football?"
Pele
How many horses & jockeys have ever won the triple crown?
11
Which famous mountain in the Alps is often called the “Giant of Provence”?
Mont Ventoux
How many drivers are usually in the starting field?
33 - 11 rows of 3