In the Mind of an Underdog
Q&A: Marathon Man Gary McKee: ‘With the right attitude, anything is possible’
Gary McKee ran a marathon every single day for a whole year. Nicknamed the ‘Marathon Man’, the Cumbrian fundraiser clocked over 9,500 miles, raised over £1 million for charity, and inspired thousands across the world.
Q&A: Three-Time Olympic Champion Ed Clancy: ‘I had the weight of the world on my shoulders’
From a career-threatening injury to Olympic immortality. The untold story of how Britain’s most decorated team pursuiter fought through isolation, doubt and unbearable pressure to make history.
Q&A: Sports Psychologist Professor Richard Thelwell: ‘Underdog victories keep alive the belief that anything can happen’
We all love an underdog story, but do we actually understand why? Sports Psychologist Professor Richard Thelwel explains what psychology says about why we love an underdog.
Sports Mind Coach Reveals the Essential Traits that All the Best Underdogs Share
Some athletes just seem to play into the underdog narrative perfectly, but why is this? We spoke to a sports psychologist to ask what traits help underdog athletes to upset the odds and write their names into sporting folklore.
How a TikTok Star Gave Forgotten Underdog Stories a Platform
How Conna Chahal tapped into the ‘hopecore’ trend and reminded his 184,000 followers that anything is possible in sport.
How Burnout Taught One Teen to Run for Joy, Not Likes
Forget metrics. Success lives in the moments. At just 16, Sam McGowan was chasing likes, leaderboards, and perfection. Until he burnt out. Now, he’s running without a watch and without apology. This is how he found freedom on his own terms.
The Underdog Effect: How Being Doubted can Build a Champion
To say that the favourite is always triumphant would be a million miles from the truth. So, why do certain athletes thrive on being the underdog? Here are examples of sportspeople who buy into this and wear the underdog tag with pride.