Sports has always been a platform for incredible stories of triumph, where underdogs rise to become champions. These stories inspire and motivate athletes and fans alike. Here are a few examples of inspiring sports triumphs:
Seabiscuit: Seabiscuit was an underdog racehorse who rallied to become a champion near the end of the Great Depression .
Warrior: This movie tells the story of two estranged brothers who enter the world of professional mixed martial arts. Both underdog fighters prove resilient and propel themselves to the finals in the highest paying MMA tournament yet seen .
Chariots of Fire: This film portrays the story of a team of underdog runners who make it to the state finals and pull off an against-the-odds victory .
Greece’s triumph in the 2004 UEFA European Championship: Greece’s victory in the 2004 UEFA European Championship is considered an underdog story in the world of soccer .
Leicester City’s Premier League title win: Leicester City’s victory in the 2015-2016 Premier League season is often hailed as the greatest underdog story in soccer history.
Derek Redmond: Derek Redmond, an Olympic sprinter, inspired millions when he finished a race despite a hamstring injury during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Wilma Rudolph: Wilma Rudolph, an American sprinter, overcame childhood illnesses and physical challenges to become an Olympic champion, winning three gold medals in the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Kerri Strug: Kerri Strug, a gymnast, displayed incredible determination when she completed a vault on an injured ankle during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, securing the gold medal for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team .
Billy Mills: Billy Mills, a Native American runner, achieved an unexpected victory in the 10,000-meter race at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first and only American to win gold in that event.
Gabriela Andersen-Schiess: Gabriela Andersen-Schiess, a Swiss marathon runner, inspired many when she finished the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marathon despite suffering from heat exhaustion and dehydration .