| 1 | In the 1997 'Sports Personality of the Year', who was the runner up to Tennis star Greg Rusedski ? Tim Henman |
| 2 | When Leicester City famously won the Premier League in the 2015/2016 season, which team came second ? Arsenal |
| 3 | When Nigel Mansell won his only Formula 1 world title in 1992, which Italian teammate came second in the final championship standings ? Riccardo Patrese |
| 4 | Who finished second to Usain Bolt in the London 2012 men’s 100 metre final ? Yohan Blake |
| 5 | Which London based team lost to Manchester United in the 2003/2004 FA Cup Final ? Millwall |
| 6 | The first Rugby World Cup was held in 1987 and won by New Zealand. Who was the runner up ? France |
| 7 | Who finished runner up to Eric Bristow in the World Professional Darts Championship in 1980 ? Bobby George |
| 8 | Which British female swimmer won a silver medal in the 400m Individual Medley at the 1980 Moscow Olympics ? Sharron Davies |
| 9 | In the 2012 Tour De France, who finished runner up to winner Bradley Wiggins ? Chris Froome |
| 10 | Which snooker player famously finished runner up six times during the World Championships spanning the 1980s and 1990s but never actually won the title ? Jimmy White |