Equipment
This is the object you hit a tennis ball with over the net.
racket
This sport uses a net, a racket, and a shuttlecock.
badminton
A basketball game is usually played on this flat, rectangular surface.
court
Often called "The Greatest," this legendary American boxer was a three-time Heavyweight World Champion.
Muhammad Ali
In ice hockey, you use a stick to hit this flat, round object into the net.
puck
Considered the "king of sports" globally, this game involves two teams trying to kick a ball into a net without using their hands.
soccer/football
This specific type of circular track is used for NASCAR and Formula 1 races.
racetrack
This Argentinian soccer superstar led his country to a World Cup victory in 2022 and plays for Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi
A golfer uses a set of these (named woods, irons, and putters) to hit the ball into a small hole.
clubs
This intense individual sport that takes place in a pool requires athletes to jump from a high board and fall into the water with flips and twists.
diving
This famous London grass court venue hosts one of the four major Grand Slam tennis tournaments every summer.
Wimbledon
This retired American tennis player, famous for her powerful serve, won 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Serena Williams
The crossbar used in high jump competitions is typically made of this lightweight material.
fiberglass (or aluminum)
Running, swimming, and cycling are the three components of this demanding endurance sport.
triathlon
The first modern Olympic Games were held in this city in 1896.
Athens, Greece
Widely considered the best basketball player of all time, he won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Michael Jordan
The driver of a Formula 1 car requires this piece of protective headgear.
helmet
In this martial art, originating in Japan, techniques using the hands and feet are used for self-defense.
karate
This massive Roman structure was famously used for gladiator contests and chariot races.
Colosseum
This Brazilian soccer icon is the only player in history to have won three FIFA World Cups.
Pelé