Women's Sports Trivia

Question 1

In which year was the first official women's boxing match held in the United States?

Accepted Answer

1876

Question 2

This US athlete has won six Olympic medals in her career. She's an heptathlon competitor and long jumper.

Accepted Answer

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Question 3

The woman's world record in the mile run is:

Accepted Answer

4:07.64

Question 4

American Kerri Strug helped secure the gold for the Women's U.S. Olympic team by completing a vault with an injured:

Accepted Answer

Ankle

Question 5

The women's heaviest bench press record is held by Rae-Ann Coughenour-Miller for:

Accepted Answer

636 lbs.

Question 6

This female boxer holds the record for the most world titles in different weight classes.

Accepted Answer

Amanda Serrano

Question 7

Who is the only female tennis player to have won all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year?

Accepted Answer

Steffi Graf

Question 8

There has been a female player in the NFL.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

The women's world record, achieved by Jenna Bandy (USA), for the farthest American football throw is:

Accepted Answer

27.432 meters

Question 10

The woman's world record in the marathon is:

Accepted Answer

2:09.56

Question 11

The highest pole vault completed by a woman is:

Accepted Answer

16"7'

Question 12

Which WNBA team does Brittney Griner play for?

Accepted Answer

Phoenix Mercury

Question 13

This woman, with 4 consecutive Olympic gold meals in one event, is known as the greatest female swimmer in history.

Accepted Answer

Katie Ledecky

Question 14

Ava Pietras achieved the most basketball free throws in one minute with ____ free throws.

Accepted Answer

52

Question 15

Who was the first woman to play in the NHL?

Accepted Answer

Manon Rheaume

Question 16

Which year were women first allowed to participate in the modern Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

1900

Question 17

The United States women's basketball team holds the Women's World Cup scoring record with how many points?

Accepted Answer

145

Question 18

Which woman won the gold for the women's snowboarding halfpipe event at 17 years old during the 2018 Winter Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Chloe Kim

Question 19

This tennis player has won 18 Grand Slam singles titles and the Women's Singles title at Wimbledon 9 times.

Accepted Answer

Martina Navratilova

Question 20

The woman's world record in the 100 meter dash is:

Accepted Answer

10.49

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