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The Greatest Underdog Stories in Sports History

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Which college basketball team famously defeated Georgetown in the 1985 NCAA Championship?

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Which country won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 as an underdog?

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Which golfer won the 2003 British Open despite being ranked 396th in the world?

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Which NFL team defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, ending their perfect season?

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Which tennis player won the 2001 Wimbledon Championship as a wildcard entry?

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Which horse won the 2009 Kentucky Derby as a 50-1 underdog?

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Which country won the 2004 UEFA European Championship against all odds?

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Which boxer defeated Mike Tyson in 1990 in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history?

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Leicester City won the English Premier League in which year, defying 5000-1 odds?

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Which team won the 'Miracle on Ice' game in the 1980 Winter Olympics?

**Did you know?** One of the most remarkable underdog stories in sports history took place during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The United States men’s ice hockey team, composed mainly of college players, faced seemingly insurmountable odds against the Soviet Union, a powerhouse team that had dominated the sport for decades and had won four consecutive Olympic gold medals since 1964.

Despite the Soviets’ overwhelming reputation and an earlier defeat to the USSR team in an exhibition match just before the Olympics, the young American squad, under the guidance of coach Herb Brooks, pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory in what is now famously known as the “Miracle on Ice.”

This triumph not only propelled the U.S. team to win the gold medal after defeating Finland in the final but also became a symbol of hope and national pride during a tense period of the Cold War, inspiring generations of athletes and fans alike.

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