Faster Than a Speeding Bullet Trivia Quiz

Answer: Nolan Ryan

With an amazing career that lasted from 1966 until 1993, Nolan Ryan is considered by most baseball aficionados to be one of the greatest pitchers in the sport. When he held an official record of 106 mph. he was unofficially reported to have actually thrown a pitch that measured 108 mph.

At his retirement, Ryan was the only pitcher to have pitched in Major League Baseball in four different decades as well as pitching to seven different pairs of fathers and sons. The other three options were pitchers for the Atlanta Braves in the 1990's.

Answer: False

Carl Hagelin is actually a Swedish hockey player. He was a member of the Swedish Hockey team that won a silver medal in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. In 2012, Hagelin recorded a final round time of 13.218 scored in the fastest skater challenge, which turned out to be the best final time in the competition's 20 year history.

Answer: Rickey Henderson

In his 24 year career, Rickey Henderson managed to steal over 500 more bases than the next name on the list. In July of 1989, while playing for the Oakland Athletics, Henderson stole five bases in one game! He was so fast, that in his second season (1980), he stole 100 bases, eradicating a record for most bases stolen in a season set by Ty Cobb in 1915.

Answer: Speed Skating

Canadian speed skater Jeremy Wotherspoon set numerous speed skating records during his athletic career. Most of his records were set at the Olympic Oval, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. When Wotherspoon retired from speed skating in 2009 he still held the world record for 500m at 34.03 which he set in 2007.

Answer: Bo Jackson

Bo Jackson was one of the most amazing athletes of the 20th century. Not only was he a powerful running back for the Raider, known for his sharp turns and breakaway speed, but he was also an outfielder and designated hitter for three different professional baseball teams.

At the NFL Combine in 1986, he ran a blistering 4.12 second 40 yard dash which was the fastest speed ever attained at any NFL Combine.

Answer: Theo Walcott

The English national team gave Theo Walcott the youngest ever call-up. Known for his speed as well as his skill, Walcott starting playing for the Arsenal when he was only 17 years old. He is said to have set a record 22.2 mph sprint record.

Answer: Richard Petty

Richard Petty was a champion NASCAR driver who was known for his record setting wins at the Daytona 500 and NASCAR championship wins. Known for his love of speed, he amassed a career of over 200 victories. At the time he retired, in 1992, he had started more races, won more races, and made more money than any other stock-car driver in the history of NASCAR.

Answer: False

Phelps is probably one of the greatest swimmers of our generation. He held numerous records for the amount of medals won at the 2012 Olympics. When he retired he was recognized as the record holder in both the 100-meter butterfly and the 200 meter butterfly. In the past he also held the record for the fastest speeds in the 200 meter freestyle and the 200 meter individual medley.

Answer: Muhammad Ali

Considered by many to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Ali was known for his speed as well as his strength. His quick footwork, as well as his hand speed, helped him to become "The Greatest". No one could say that this man was modest, and the above comment is a great reflection of his self-confidence.

Answer: Roger Bannister

On May 6, 1954, Englishman Roger Bannister became the first man to run a mile in under four minutes. His record time of 3.59.4 only lasted for 46 days, but was noteworthy all over the world. The four minute mile was a mark that had been thought impossible for many decades. Bannister's feat was watched by a crowd of over 3,000 people at the Iffley Road Track in Oxford, England.