What are some great real sports stories?

The story of the Jamaican bobsled team is also remarkable. Despite coming from a country not typically associated with winter sports, they overcame numerous obstacles. They had limited resources and facilities, but their determination led them to compete in the Winter Olympics. Their journey inspired many and showed that with hard work and passion, anything is possible in sports.

Muhammad Ali's story is also very inspiring. He was not only a great boxer but also a civil rights activist. He refused to be drafted into the Vietnam War, stating his opposition to the war. His boxing skills, combined with his stand for justice, made him a global icon.

In some contact sports like wrestling, there could be moments where wrestlers end up in positions that might look like facesitting, but it's part of the grappling and competitive moves. For example, when one wrestler tries to pin down another and their body positions cross in a certain way.

I once heard about an amateur surfer. She lived near the beach and learned to surf on her own. She didn't have any professional coaching at first. But she watched others and practiced constantly. One day, she caught a really big wave that was quite challenging even for professional surfers. Her story inspired many other amateurs in the surfing community, proving that with enough love for the sport, amazing things can happen.

There is also the story of Lance Armstrong (before his doping scandal). He came back from battling cancer to win the Tour de France multiple times, which inspired many cancer patients to fight hard.

One of the great ones is 'Rudy'. It tells the story of Rudy Ruettiger who overcame many obstacles to play football at Notre Dame. His determination and perseverance are truly inspiring.

There might be a story in 'best sports short stories' about a team that comes together against all expectations. Maybe it's a ragtag group of kids who form a basketball team. They start off as the laughingstock but through hard work, they learn to play as a unit and end up competing at a high level.

The story of Michael Jordan is very inspiring. He was cut from his high school basketball team. But he didn't lose heart. He worked extremely hard, and his determination made him one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His famous quote 'I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed' sums it up.

One great sports fiction novel is 'The Natural' by Bernard Malamud. It tells the story of Roy Hobbs, a talented baseball player with a complex past. Another is 'Friday Night Lights' by H.G. Bissinger, which delves into the world of high school football in Texas. 'Seabiscuit: An American Legend' by Laura Hillenbrand is also excellent, chronicling the rise of the famous racehorse.

In sports, there's a TS athlete who was initially not allowed to compete in their preferred gender category. But after a long legal battle and with the support of various human rights organizations, they were finally able to compete. Their victory not only allowed them to pursue their athletic dreams but also set a precedent for other TS athletes.