2624. Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to become one of the greatest athletes of her time?

A. Wilma Rudolph
B. Gail Devers
C. Florence Griffith Joyner
D. Jackie Robinson
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Rudolph won 3 gold medals (100m, 200m and 4x100m relay) at the 1960 Olympics. Devers overcame a thyroid disorder (Graves’ disease) that nearly resulted in her having both feet amputated.

2626. Which country won the ICC Women’s World Cup held in February, 2013 ?

A. Australia
B. India
C. New Zealand
D. England
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The 2013 Women’s Cricket World Cup was the tenth Women’s Cricket World Cup, which was hosted by India for the third time. India previously hosted the World Cup in 1978 and 1997. Australia won the tournament for the sixth time, beating West Indies by 114 runs in the final.