What are some of the best real life underdog stories?

The story of Nick Vujicic is also inspiring. He was born without arms and legs. People often underestimated him. However, he became a motivational speaker. He travels around the world sharing his story of hope and perseverance. He has inspired countless people to overcome their own difficulties, showing that no matter how tough your situation is, you can still achieve great things.

Another one is the story of Colonel Sanders. He started out with nothing but his secret fried chicken recipe. He faced numerous rejections when trying to sell his idea. He was an old man at the time, but he didn't let age or failure stop him. Eventually, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) became a global fast - food chain. His story shows that it's never too late to start something great.

Look at the story of Oprah Winfrey. She faced many challenges growing up but went on to build an incredibly successful media empire through hard work and determination.

The Battle of Agincourt is a well - known underdog story. The English army, led by Henry V, was outnumbered by the French. But through the use of longbows and smart battle tactics, they managed to achieve a stunning victory. The muddy terrain also worked in their favor as it hindered the French cavalry. This victory changed the course of the Hundred Years' War for a while.

The story of the Finnish Winter War against the Soviet Union is also remarkable. Finland, a small nation, was up against the might of the Soviet military. However, the Finns, using their knowledge of the terrain and guerrilla - style tactics, were able to put up a fierce fight. They inflicted heavy losses on the Soviets and held out far longer than expected, becoming an inspiration for underdog nations everywhere.

One real - life underdog story is that of J.K. Rowling. Before she became a world - famous author, she was a single mother living on welfare. She was constantly rejected by publishers. But she didn't give up. She kept writing and believing in her story of Harry Potter. Eventually, one small publisher took a chance on her, and now the Harry Potter series has sold hundreds of millions of copies and has been translated into numerous languages, making her one of the most successful authors in the world.

One great underdog story is the Miracle on Ice. In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the US hockey team, made up mostly of amateur players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team. It was a huge upset that inspired a nation.

The story of Leicester City in the English Premier League in 2015 - 2016 is remarkable. They were 5000 - 1 outsiders at the start of the season. But through great teamwork, determination and some excellent management, they won the league title, shocking the football world.

One great fictional underdog story is 'The Hunger Games'. Katniss Everdeen is from a poor district and is seen as an underdog against the powerful Capitol and the well - trained tributes from other districts. But she uses her skills and wits to survive and becomes a symbol of hope. Another is 'Harry Potter'. Harry, an orphan, is thrust into the wizarding world where he has to face the powerful and evil Voldemort. He starts as a nobody in the wizarding community but gradually grows into a hero. Also, 'Rocky' is a classic. Rocky Balboa is a small - time boxer who gets a chance to fight the heavyweight champion. Despite being an underdog, he shows great tenacity and nearly wins the fight.

The most inspiring element is perseverance. Just like in the story of Rocky Balboa in the movies, in real life underdogs keep going despite all the setbacks. They don't let failure stop them.