From Eddie The Eagle To Jamaican Bobsled Team: The Greatest Olympic Underdog Stories Ahead Of ...

Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill - there are plenty of athletes who we’ve come to expect medals from at the Olympics. But what about the underdogs who capture the Olympic spirit and inspire all of us to achieve greatness? Whether it’s gold medal glory or simply finishing a race in the face of injury, we’ve rounded up 11 underdog stories to get you in the mood for Rio 2016... 1. Kipchoge Keino - The Runner Who Wouldn’t Quit This is a man who simply did not know how to give up. During the Mexico 1968 games, the Kenyan runner was consistently unwell. While in the lead for the 10,000m, he collapsed in pain and staggered off the track. He managed to...