Meet Eddie the Eagle: How an Olympic Underdog Defied the Odds and Changed Ski Jumping Forever
Meet Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, Britain’s most unlikely Olympian, who defied the odds, changed Olympic rules forever, and became a global icon despite finishing last.
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At Defiance, we celebrate underdogs’ resilience, determination, and triumph across the sporting world.
Our mission is to uncover and share untold stories of athletes and teams who defy expectations and overcome adversity.
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What Happened at the 2025 Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Event? Full Recap & Winners
The annual Cheese Rolling event took place this Monday...
Q&A: Sports Psychologist Professor Richard Thelwell on Why We Love Underdogs
We all love an underdog story, but do we actually...
Quadball: Making Fiction a Reality
Formerly known as quidditch, quadball is the first ever...
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Grand Slam Track
Grand Slam Track: Where to watch it, what the rules are, who’s competing, and more
The inaugural Grand Slam Track is well underway, as some of the biggest names in athletics battle it out to be crowned ‘Racer of the Year.’ We’ve run you through all you need to know, keeping you up to speed with the new competition and how it works.
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Grand Slam Track Returns to Philadelphia: Bednarek, Hughes, Coleman and More Set for Sprint Showdown
The Grand Slam Track returns this weekend in Philadelphia. There is a lot of excitement around the...
Track’s New Gold Rush: How Grand Slam Track Is Making Underdogs Rich
$12.6m Grand Slam Track prize money is already changing athletes’ lives With Grand Slam...
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