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Sports Nicknames Quiz

Test your knowledge of famous sporting nicknames — match the legendary athletes to the monikers that made them icons.

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About the Sports Nicknames Quiz

The Sports Nicknames Quiz is a free medium-level Sports quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. Test your knowledge of famous sporting nicknames — match the legendary athletes to the monikers that made them icons. Each question comes with a 20-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

Sports Nicknames Quiz — Practice Questions

1. Which boxer was known as 'The Greatest'?

  1. Joe Frazier
  2. Mike Tyson
  3. Muhammad Ali
  4. Sugar Ray Robinson

2. Which basketball star was nicknamed the 'Black Mamba'?

  1. Allen Iverson
  2. Kobe Bryant
  3. LeBron James
  4. Michael Jordan

3. Which footballer is nicknamed 'The Greek Freak'?

  1. Giannis Antetokounmpo
  2. Joel Embiid
  3. Luka Dončić
  4. Nikola Jokić

4. Which cyclist was known as 'The Cannibal'?

  1. Bernard Hinault
  2. Eddy Merckx
  3. Lance Armstrong
  4. Tadej Pogačar

5. Which Brazilian footballer is nicknamed 'O Rei' (The King)?

  1. Neymar
  2. Pelé
  3. Ronaldinho
  4. Ronaldo

6. Which cricketer is called 'The Little Master' or 'God of Cricket'?

  1. Brian Lara
  2. Don Bradman
  3. Sachin Tendulkar
  4. Virat Kohli

7. Which golfer is simply known as 'Tiger'?

  1. Jack Nicklaus
  2. Phil Mickelson
  3. Rory McIlroy
  4. Tiger Woods

8. Which MotoGP legend is 'The Doctor'?

  1. Casey Stoner
  2. Jorge Lorenzo
  3. Marc Márquez
  4. Valentino Rossi

9. Which boxer was 'Iron Mike'?

  1. Evander Holyfield
  2. Floyd Mayweather
  3. Mike Tyson
  4. Muhammad Ali

10. Which sprinter is the 'Lightning Bolt'?

  1. Carl Lewis
  2. Justin Gatlin
  3. Tyson Gay
  4. Usain Bolt

11. Which golfer was 'The Golden Bear'?

  1. Arnold Palmer
  2. Gary Player
  3. Jack Nicklaus
  4. Tom Watson

12. Which German footballer was 'Der Kaiser'?

  1. Franz Beckenbauer
  2. Gerd Müller
  3. Lothar Matthäus
  4. Miroslav Klose

13. Which basketball big man was simply 'Shaq'?

  1. David Robinson
  2. Hakeem Olajuwon
  3. Patrick Ewing
  4. Shaquille O'Neal

14. Which boxer was 'Money' (also 'Pretty Boy')?

  1. Canelo Álvarez
  2. Floyd Mayweather
  3. Manny Pacquiao
  4. Mike Tyson

15. Which Argentine footballer was often just called 'La Pulga' (The Flea)?

  1. Ángel Di María
  2. Diego Maradona
  3. Lionel Messi
  4. Sergio Agüero

16. Which Australian cricketer was 'The Don'?

  1. Don Bradman
  2. Ricky Ponting
  3. Shane Warne
  4. Steve Waugh

17. Which NBA star is often called 'King James'?

  1. Kevin Durant
  2. LeBron James
  3. Michael Jordan
  4. Stephen Curry

18. Which footballer nicknamed 'CR7' combines his initials and shirt number?

  1. Carlos Roberto
  2. Cesc Rodríguez
  3. Ciro Romano
  4. Cristiano Ronaldo

19. Which West Indies cricketer was 'The Prince'?

  1. Brian Lara
  2. Chris Gayle
  3. Curtly Ambrose
  4. Viv Richards

20. Which tennis star is nicknamed 'The Djoker'?

  1. Andy Murray
  2. Novak Djokovic
  3. Rafael Nadal
  4. Roger Federer

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the Sports Nicknames Quiz?

This quiz contains 20 questions.

Is this quiz free?

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This quiz is rated medium difficulty, with a 20-second timer per question.

Can I retake the Sports Nicknames Quiz?

Yes, as many times as you like. Questions and answer options are shuffled every time for a fresh experience. After finishing, you can also retry only the questions you got wrong.

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