Choose Between These Athletes and We’ll Guess How Much of a Risk Taker You Are!

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Choose Between These Athletes and We’ll Guess How Much of a Risk Taker You Are!
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About This Quiz

When you're on the gridiron of life, do you take as many risks as they take on the actual field? Once you choose some of the world's most famous athletes, we'll know how you approach challenges. Professional athletes haven't risen to their level of greatness without carefully carving out their careers, but they'll risk it all to take home the prize. Do you do the same, or do you always play it safe?

Even with an injured ankle, Kerri Strug kept her eyes on the prize. She took a big risk when she powered through her pain during the 1996 Olympics, and she went for one last attempt at the vault. Her efforts could have caused serious injury, but they won the gold medal instead! Are you like Kerri? Are you the type to risk it all, or do you tend to go inch closer to your goals one yard at a time? 

Pick the athletes you like, respect and want to be like the most, and we'll know if you would also risk it all to win. From wrestlers to professional baseball players, a winning mindset is everything. Pump yourself up and cross the finish line; then, we'll guess if you really really give it all to get ahead!


01_LeBron James
Wikicommons by Keith Allison from Kinston, USA
Would you name LeBron James or Charles Barkley the best power forward of all time?
That award goes to Dennis Rodman.
I don't know the stats well enough to say.
LeBron is much better than Barkley.
Barkley could take LeBron down without breaking a sweat.

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02_John McEnroe
Wikicommons by robbiesaurus from Smithtown, NY, USA
If you were going to hire a tennis coach, which player would you choose?
Andre Agassi
John McEnroe
Naomi Osaka
Martina Navratilova

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03_Drew Brees
Wikicommons by dbking
Would you bet on Tom Brady or Drew Brees throwing a touchdown pass in their next game?
That's a tough call!
I would bet on Drew Brees.
I haven't bet on anyone since Peyton Manning.
Tom Brady always gets my vote.

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04_Tiger Woods
Wikicommons by www.Pixel.la Free Stock Photos
What famous golfer gets to help you polish your swing?
Jack Nicklaus
Tiger Woods
John Daly
Jon Rahm

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05_Sidney Crosby
Wikicommons by Michael Miller
Which one of these centers do you think could break Wayne Gretzky's records?
No one on the ice these days can touch him.
I'm looking at Taylor Hall for that.
Sidney Crosby is looking good.
I think Steven Stamkos has a good shot.

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06_Lindsey Vonn
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Out of these snowboarders, who's the most fun to watch?
Danny Kaas
Lindsey Vonn
Travis Rice
Shaun White

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07_Nolan Ryan
Wikicommons by Chuck Andersen
If you could have an all-star pitcher throw the ball to you, who would you want it to be?
Nolan Ryan
Cy Young
Pedro Martinez
Curt Schilling

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08_John Cena
Wikicommons by Krystal Bogner from Adelaide, Australia
What WWE superstar would you want showing you the ropes?
The Rock
Hulk Hogan
I can handle that myself.
John Cena

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09_Antonio Brown
Wikicommons by Keith Allison
Who would come out on top in a race between Randy Moss and Antonio Brown?
Neither one of them could touch Jerry Rice.
I think Moss could take him.
That's not really a fair question.
Brown would win without a problem.

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10_Dale Earnhardt
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Picture yourself on a NASCAR track; who do you want to go head-to-head with?
It would be an honor to race against Dale Earnhardt.
I would like to give Darrell Waltrip a run for his money.
Martin Truex, Jr. would be fun to race.
I'm not into NASCAR.

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11_Cristiano Ronaldo
Wikicommons by Ludovic Péron
Do you think Messi or Ronaldo deserved the Best FIFA Football Award more?
Messi totally earned it.
I think Ronaldo was a stronger player.

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12_Megan Rapinoe
Wikicommons by Lorie Shaull
Which one of the players on the U.S. Women's Soccer team impresses you the most?
I don't follow it.
Hope Solo
Megan Rapinoe
Mia Hamm

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13_Muhammad Ali
Wikicommons by Ira Rosenberg
In your opinion, which boxer deserves to be called the best?
Floyd Mayweather
Muhammad Ali
Evander Holyfield
Sugar Ray Leonard

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14_Geno Atkins
Wikicommons by Jeffrey Beaall
What modern-day defensive lineman could double for Mean Joe Greene?
Geno Atkins
Warren Sapp
No one could touch him!
Chris Jones

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15_Chris Froome
Wikicommons by Jaguar MENA
Who has a good chance of toppling Lance Armstrong's record?
Michael Matthews
I don't follow cycling.
Chris Froome
Elia Vivani

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16_Katie Ledecky
Wikicommons by Agência Brasil Fotografias
Would you rather go swimming with Michael Phelps or Katie Ledecky?
I would feel safer with Ledecky.
The instructor at the Y will work fine for me.
I think Phelps would be a good teacher.
Matt Biondi would be a better choice.

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17_James Harden
Wikicommons by Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA
Which shooting guard do you like watching as much as Michael Jordan?
James Harden is so good!
Dwyane Wade is amazing.
I miss watching Reggie Miller.
Jrue Holiday is the man!

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18_Mookie Betts
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No one can touch Mickey Mantle, but which outfielder do you want to see in action?
Mookie Betts
Marcel Ozuna
Brett Gardener
I don't really follow baseball.

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19_Greg Louganis
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Which Olympic diver has the most guts?
Greg Louganis made my jaw drop.
I've always liked Kent Ferguson.
Scott Donie is great!
Wu Minxia is fierce!

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20_Eddie Murray
Wikicommons by Gary Soup
What famous first baseman would be on your dream team?
Pete Rose was a legend.
I couldn't build a dream team without Lou Gehrig.
Mark McGwire was off the chain!
I would call in Eddie Murray.

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21_Serena Williams
Wikicommons by Markmcgee at English Wikipedia
If they went against each other, would you put money down on Venus or Serena Williams?
I'm going with Serena.
Venus gets my cash.

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22_gabrielle reece
ExperienceLifeMag via YouTube
Would you want Gabrielle Reece or Giba leading your beach volleyball team?
Matt Anderson would be a great teammate.
No one is getting me on the volleyball court!
Let's go with Gabrielle Reece.
I'm going with Giba.

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23_Tonya Harding
Mintaka Alnilam via YouTube
Were you team Nancy Kerrigan or team Tanya Harding?
I was on Nancy's side.
Who are they?
I kind of felt bad for Tanya.
What happened to Nancy was wrong, but I don't think it was Tanya's fault.

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24_Alex Mack
Wikicommons by Erik Drost
Who gets your vote for best NFL center of 2019?
Alex Mack
Ryan Kelly
No one can ever top Mike Webster.
Rodney Houston

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25_Danny Green
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What point guard do you like almost as much as Magic Johnson?
Josh Hart is doing a good job.
Danny Green is proving his worth.
I enjoy seeing Dion Waiters on the court.
JJ Redick knows what's up.

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26_Robbie Gould
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Which current NFL kicker is kicking and taking names?
Justin Tucker has unbelievable skills.
I think Mason Crosby makes it look easy.
Robbie Gould is the most accurate on the field.
I never know the names of kickers.

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27_Yogi Berra
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Yogi Berra or Johnny Bench? Who would you want catching for you?
Either one!
I would love to have seen Yogi in action.
Johnny Bench is a legend.
I wish I could have seen Roy Campanella play.

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28_Kurt Angle
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Which retired wrestler would you like to see in the ring again?
I wish Andre the Giant could come back.
It would have been a treat to see Lou Albano.
Kurt Angle!
Arn Anderson was an impressive athlete!

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29_Bill Belichick
Wikicommons by Keith Allison
Every good athlete has a good coach! What football coach do you consider the greatest?
Mike Ditka
Bill Belichick
Joe Paterno
Bear Bryant

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30_Jesse Owens
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What track and field legend inspires you?
Carl Lewis never let up!
Jesse Owens was exciting.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was amazing!
Florence Griffith Joyner brought down the house.

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