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Sports Upsets Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles

Sports Upsets Trivia Quizzes

Sports upsets, streaks, champions, legends, comebacks, blowouts .. they won, and other sporting achievements!

48 Sports Upsets quizzes and 485 Sports Upsets trivia questions.

End of the Era great trivia quiz

- 15 questions - 5 mins

When the best of the best leave the game it feels like the end of an era. Here are fifteen sports and my pick for their all-time best player. I will tell you the year they stopped playing and give you a few clues. Then you will tell me who they are.

Easier, 15 Qns, adam36, Jul 06 22

Easier
adam36

Jul 06 22
918 plays

Throwing in the Towel popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

Most of us have been guilty of giving up or "throwing in the towel" in difficult or impossible situations. Let's see how many of these instances involving sports figures and/or teams deciding NOT to throw in the towel you remember.

Average, 10 Qns, shuehorn, Apr 25 17

Average
shuehorn

Apr 25 17
1442 plays

Lead the Pack popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

A look at some of the longest "streaks" ever.

Average, 10 Qns, George95, Dec 07 11

Average
George95

3127 plays

It Was the Best of Sporting Times popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

It was the best of times when these individuals and teams showed themselves to be among the world's best of all time.

Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 22 21

Easier
looney_tunes editor

Jul 22 21
711 plays

How'd You Screw That One Up? great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

Sport has a habit of turning absolute certainties into oddities that, for all the wrong reasons, live forever.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Dec 31 12

Average
pollucci19

387 plays

Dreaming the Impossible Dream great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

For these sporting heroes, it must have felt, at times, as if they were dreaming the impossible dream. But sometimes dreams do come true. This quiz takes a looks at 10 champions who reached their own seemingly unreachable star.

Average, 10 Qns, KayceeKool, Jun 30 11

Average
KayceeKool

1840 plays

Patron Saints of Sports best quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

Ever been praying for your team to win a game? Well try one of these patron Saints the next time you find yourself in this predicament. This is a light-hearted quiz meant to be fun. I hope you enjoy it.

Average, 10 Qns, tazman6619, May 12 10

Average
tazman6619

584 plays

Some Things Never Change great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

Many sports go through periods where one person or one team dominates. Here are ten cases where things never seemed to change. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jun 18 13

Average
jonnowales
481 plays

When Time Is Running Out - 10 questions - 4 mins

Every second counts! Time is running out! We're in overtime! Some of the greatest moments in sports history have come while the clock is ticking. Here are some of the most famous moments in extra time!

Easier, 10 Qns, apathy100, Mar 23 17

Easier
apathy100

Mar 23 17
289 plays

10.

Do Mention It! great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

Many athletes dream of setting a new record in their sport. Here are some who worked hard, went all the way to the top and deserve to be recognized.

Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Jul 28 16

Average
CmdrK

310 plays

Quick Question

During the 1980 Olympics, Olga Rukavishnikova held the Women's Pentathlon world record for how long?

From Quiz "Back on Track"

11.

Champions for Dummies editor best quiz

- 10 questions - 9 mins

Tired of losing again and again? Ever wanted to be a champion? If the answer is yes, then this quiz will serve as your guide. Take it and find out the simple elements that transformed the following teams from contestants to champions.

Tough, 10 Qns, Gil_Galad, May 09 14

Tough
Gil_Galad
762 plays

12.

Down the Stretch They Come popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

Can't you just hear the bored voice of the commentator uttering that title as the clear favourite is about to win? But wait, what if, just what if the favourite failed at the last hurdle so to speak?

Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jan 14 18

Average
480154st

Jan 14 18
270 plays

13.

Worse Than Last popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 7 mins

No sports player wants to come in last place, but there is a fate still worse than that - getting disqualified or failing to finish the event. Let's take a look at ten well-known instances of someone finishing worse than last.

Tough, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Dec 07 11

Tough
WesleyCrusher editor

369 plays

14.

Cough, Splutter, Choke! - 10 questions - 5 mins

On many occasions an individual or team have failed to succeed when it really mattered and the spotlight can make the situation that much more uncomfortable for those involved. Hope you enjoy this quiz on famous sporting chokes!

Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Dec 07 11

Average
jonnowales
240 plays

15.

You Think I Was Past It? - 10 questions - 4 mins

Anyone can excel at their prime, but it takes something extra special to be still challenging at an advanced age. This quiz sets out to celebrate such sporting achievements.

Average, 10 Qns, glendathecat, Dec 07 11

Average
glendathecat
388 plays

16.

One Hit Wonders - In Sport - 10 questions - 5 mins

This quiz is all about sportsmen and women who had one big moment in the spotlight and were rarely heard of again.

Tough, 10 Qns, Dizart, Apr 03 13

Tough
Dizart

403 plays

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Sports Flashes in the Pan - 10 questions - 6 mins

The sports world has had many one-hit wonders, schools or individuals who achieved unexpected victories or short term success before receding to their normal level of performances. See how many of these teams and individuals you remember.

Average, 10 Qns, SixShutouts66, Mar 25 17

Average
SixShutouts66

Mar 25 17
184 plays

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Don't Trip Up! - 10 questions - 4 mins

Many of the most memorable moments in sports come when things go wrong. This quiz has some funny, some tragic events - I hope you enjoy quizzing about falling stars.

Average, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, May 22 13

Average
VegemiteKid

988 plays

19.

Going Out on Top - 10 questions - 4 mins

I will give you the scenario of a recognizable sports figure who went out at the top of their sport, and then you tell me who it is.

Average, 10 Qns, tacobowler, Dec 07 11

Average
tacobowler
889 plays

20.

They Did It Again! - 10 questions - 4 mins

Winning a title in any sport is difficult, but all of these teams or players have won at least two CONSECUTIVE championships. You'll be asked to identify either the sport or the winning competitor(s). Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, Coonielady, Jan 22 14

Average
Coonielady
552 plays

21.

Can't Join Them? Beat Them! - 10 questions - 4 mins

In pro sports, many times has the loser joined the winner's side. Not for these people who shocked the favourites and pulled off some of the biggest upsets ever.

Average, 10 Qns, George95, Dec 07 11

Average
George95

305 plays

22.

What Just Happened? - 10 questions - 9 mins

Jimmy and Chad are serious sports fans. They tour the world cheering on their favorite teams. Unfortunately, Jimmy is sometimes not very attentive and misses the big plays. Fortunately, he has Chad to ask, "What just happened?"

Tough, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Jan 06 12

Tough
coachpauly
348 plays

23.

Ten Upsets in Sports - 10 questions - 5 mins

Ten upsets in world-wide sports, sometimes also known as David vs. Goliath. I hope that you enjoy the quiz!

Tough, 10 Qns, dawgfan1995, May 15 12

Tough
dawgfan1995
930 plays

24.

Never Say Never - 10 questions - 6 mins

This quiz looks at some amazing comebacks across a variety of sports, and the people or teams who just refused to quit when everything was against them.

Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Sep 25 12

Tough
timence

391 plays

25.

So Little Time - 10 questions - 5 mins

Timing can be everything in sports! This quiz looks at famous sporting events where timing was important.

Average, 10 Qns, EmmaF2008, Dec 07 11

Average
EmmaF2008

412 plays

26.

They Didn't Have a Prayer - 10 questions - 8 mins

This is a quiz about some of the biggest upsets in the history of sport: athletes who didn't have a prayer, but still managed to win.

Tough, 10 Qns, daver852, Nov 25 13

Tough
daver852

456 plays

27.

Overdogs! - 10 questions - 4 mins

You've heard of the term "underdogs", well what about the other guys? Here are a look at some of the biggest blowouts and one-sided games ever.

Tough, 10 Qns, George95, Dec 07 11

Tough
George95

395 plays

28.

Winning or Obliterating? - 10 questions - 6 mins

The challenge quiz was "Winning", but for the purpose of this quiz, should the title for it be "Obliterating"? Have fun with this quiz about Huge Blowouts in sports!

Tough, 10 Qns, mayneeyak, Apr 24 13

Tough
mayneeyak
253 plays

29.

That's Perfect! - 10 questions - 4 mins

Can you identify these "perfect" events in sports history?

Average, 10 Qns, kmarti14, Dec 20 12

Average
kmarti14

472 plays

30.

Never Say Never Again - 10 questions - 4 mins

Based on the title of the James Bond movie "Never Say Never Again" this quiz is about famous sporting comebacks.

Tough, 10 Qns, harryofarabia, Jan 12 13

Tough
harryofarabia
247 plays

31.

Back on Track - 10 questions - 4 mins

Take a look at record-setting track achievements and Olympic victories and disappointments during the 20th century. The quiz is mostly US-oriented.

Average, 10 Qns, AlexT781, Aug 04 16

Average
AlexT781
231 plays

32.

Stacked Odds - 10 questions - 4 mins

This quiz is about some of the most famous upsets in sports history.

Average, 10 Qns, CoachLamb, Nov 25 15

Average
CoachLamb

314 plays

33.

Sporting Firsts - 10 questions - 3 mins

Some of the world's big sporting events had much humbler beginnings. A lot of historical firsts have long been forgotten. See how many of these sportsmen you know about.

Average, 10 Qns, spiggy, Nov 22 16

Average
spiggy
298 plays

34.

How Very Sporting - 10 questions - 8 mins

Sport does not always have to be about conflict and enmity, sometimes it can be pure and friendly. These questions are about sporting gestures in the truest form of the words.

Difficult, 10 Qns, darksplash, Apr 09 09

Difficult
darksplash

481 plays

35.

ONE - 10 questions - 6 mins

When it comes to sports, everyone wants to be number ONE. Here are a selection of #1 in the world of sports...

Difficult, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, May 31 13

Difficult
EnglishJedi

240 plays

36.

Horsey Ride, Daddy, Horsey Ride - 10 questions - 7 mins

My fifth quiz! My little son never fails to ask dad for a "horsey ride". Here are 10 questions on racing, dedicated to Benjamin.

Difficult, 10 Qns, benniebenbenny, Feb 11 07

Difficult
benniebenbenny
227 plays

37.

This Can't Be Happening - 10 questions - 4 mins

Sometimes, sports results defy logic. Here's a small recollection of jaw-dropping upsets and shocks in various sports (though most are based on FIFA World Cups)

Average, 10 Qns, Gispepfu, Jan 18 19

Average
Gispepfu
Jan 18 19
96 plays

38.

Sports Legends - 10 questions - 6 mins

The term "Legend" is often applied too liberally. I think this quiz recognises true greatness and not just a flash in the pan. Hope you find it informative and a challenge. Good luck.

Difficult, 10 Qns, KrivoyRog, Dec 07 11

Difficult
KrivoyRog
822 plays

39.

My Sporting Heroes - 10 questions - 6 mins

After watching many sports for nearly 60 years, these 10 represent some of the many sporting icons I admire. I do hope you have fun with this.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ykroy, Dec 07 11

Very Difficult
ykroy
584 plays

40.

Must The Game Go On? - 10 questions - 5 mins

Ten questions on sporting events that have prompted the sports fan to ask, 'Must the game really go on?'. Good luck.

Tough, 10 Qns, Ikabud, Jun 22 08

Tough
Ikabud
838 plays

41.

At The Very Last Minute - 10 questions - 7 mins

This quiz is all about the great comebacks in sporting history, the special sporting events: the heartbreakers, the dream makers, those where the outcome was decided...at the very last minute.

Difficult, 10 Qns, Aunini, Jul 09 14

Difficult
Aunini
258 plays

42.

World's Greatest Sporting Upsets - 10 questions - 5 mins

World sport is full of anecdotes of a 'lesser' team overcoming the odds to win. Identify the winners in this diverse quiz. Good Luck!

Tough, 10 Qns, hews, Dec 07 11

Tough
hews
1072 plays

43.

Perfect Scores of the Ages - 10 questions - 4 mins

Perfect score and games occur in many sports. Can you get the perfect score in this quiz?

Average, 10 Qns, tullsv4, Dec 07 11

Average
tullsv4
414 plays

44.

Legendary Upsets - 10 questions - 7 mins

Questions pertaining to famous upsets.

Difficult, 10 Qns, bsd987, Dec 07 11

Difficult
bsd987
479 plays

45.

Skeleton's Return and Other Resurrections - 10 questions - 6 mins

He's dead but he won't lie down.. Comebacks in various shapes are frequent in sports, and here are some questions dealing with just that.

Tough, 10 Qns, gunstone, Dec 07 11

Tough
gunstone
358 plays

46.

World Sports: They Said What? - 10 questions - 6 mins

Sporting Quotes. Who said it?

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, quogequox, Jul 27 04

Very Difficult
quogequox
611 plays

47.

One-Sided - 10 questions - 5 mins

There have been many one sided sports matches played over the years. These are just a few more memorable ones.

Difficult, 10 Qns, Danweber, Sep 30 13

Difficult
Danweber
295 plays

48.

It Never Happened - 10 questions - 6 mins

I am giving you some questions about events that did not happen, but if they had happened, then they could have changed all the scene.

Tough, 10 Qns, Sonu123, Sep 23 12

Tough
Sonu123
308 plays

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