Exploring Britain's Sporting Underdogs: Stories of Triumph Against the Odds
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Summary
The article discusses a new BBC Sounds series that highlights the stories of five British sporting underdogs, including Nicolas Hamilton, Beth Shriever, Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards, Nicola Adams, and Leicester City.
Key quotes
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Leicester City defied 5,000-1 odds to win the Premier League title in 2016
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