Relive the Stories of Those Who Defied the Odds
In Conversation with Dudley Stokes: The Driver of the Iconic 1988 Jamaican Bobsleigh Team
Defiance meets Dudley “Tal” Stokes, the bobsleigh driver of the iconic Jamaican team that captured the world’s attention at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.
In Conversation with Eddie the Eagle: The Olympian that Defied the Odds
Defiance meets 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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When the Cornish Pirates Beat Saracens in the Biggest Upset in English Rugby
They weren’t supposed to stand a chance. In 2021 A second-tier Cornish side taking on a team of international giants. But in one unforgettable afternoon, the Cornish Pirates tore up the script and stunned Saracens in one of the greatest upsets English rugby has ever seen.
How Zambia’s 2012 AFCON Miracle Honoured a Fallen Golden Generation and United a Nation
When Zambia’s 1993 squad tragically lost their lives in a plane crash, the world mourned and a nation lost their love for football. Over 30 years on, that love has been restored thanks to an unlikely set of heroes.
In Conversation with Aaron Beeney: The Prison Officer Who Shocked the Darts World and Lived the Dream
Defiance meets Aaron Beeney, a prison officer who shocked the scene when he realised his dreams of becoming a professional.
