Can you name a recent best underdog sports story?

The story of Simone Biles in gymnastics. She has dominated the sport with her incredible skills. Despite facing mental health challenges, she has come back and continued to shine. Her courage in speaking out about mental health in sports has made her story one of the best.

Another sports underdog success story is the Jamaican bobsled team. Jamaica is a tropical country with no snow, and bobsledding is a winter sport. They had very little experience and resources compared to traditional bobsledding nations. But they made it to the Olympics and became an inspiration for many. Their story was even made into a movie 'Cool Runnings'. They showed that with determination, even the most unlikely teams can achieve great things in sports.

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.

Yes, there was a high school girls' volleyball team. The team was not expected to do well as they had lost many key players from the previous season. But one girl, who was relatively new to the sport, stepped up. She worked extremely hard on her serves and spikes. Her leadership and determination inspired the whole team. They went on to win the district championships, which was a huge upset considering their initial standing.

Sure. There was a college basketball team that was ranked very low in their division. They were not expected to win any important games. However, during the playoffs, they faced the top - ranked team. The underdog team played with a lot of heart. Their defense was amazing and they managed to disrupt the other team's offense. In the last seconds of the game, they made a three - pointer to win the game. It was a huge shock and a great underdog victory.

There's the story of Malala Yousafzai. She was just a young girl in Pakistan standing up for girls' education in the face of the Taliban. They tried to silence her by shooting her. But she survived and became a global advocate for education. A young girl from a small town in Pakistan, she was an underdog against a powerful and violent group, yet she made her voice heard all around the world.

One great underdog story is that of JK Rowling. She was a single mother on welfare when she started writing the Harry Potter series. Publishers rejected her manuscript multiple times. But she didn't give up. Eventually, her books became a global phenomenon, making her one of the richest women in the world.

The 1969 New York Mets are a great example. They were considered long - shots to win. But they had a great pitching staff and some scrappy hitters. They ended up winning the World Series that year against teams that were more favored.

A great example is the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The main character, Jamal, was from the slums of Mumbai. He had a very difficult life growing up, but he managed to get on the 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' show. Against all odds, he won the grand prize. It shows that no matter how humble your beginnings are, you can achieve great things.