In the Mind of an Underdog
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.
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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.
Steven Bradbury’s Unbelievable Gold: The Crash That Made History and the Comeback That Defined It
Many sports fans remember Steven Bradbury’s remarkable 1000m speed skating gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics because of the immense crash in the final lap that granted him victory. However, the true beauty of his road to glory comes from his survival and determination to become a champion.
How Mirna Valerio Redefined Ultrarunning and Defied Body Stereotypes – The Runner Nobody Expected
Defiance explores the world of the ultra marathon through the story of Mirna Valerio and the challenges which she had to overcome both physically and mentally.