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How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges In Their Youth To Become Stars

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Everyone loves a good underdog story. We root for the little guy who overcomes all odds to achieve their dreams. And when that underdog is an athlete, it's even more inspiring. In this book, we'll tell the stories of 11 athletes who overcame challenges in their youth to become stars.

Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars

by Gregory Zuckerman

4.7 out of 5

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These athletes come from all walks of life. Some grew up in poverty. Others faced discrimination. And still others had to overcome physical disabilities. But they all had one thing in common: they never gave up on their dreams.

Their stories are inspiring and motivating. They show us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it. And they remind us that even when we face challenges, we should never give up on our dreams.

Here are the stories of 11 athletes who overcame challenges in their youth to become stars:

Michael Jordan: Jordan grew up in a poor family in North Carolina. He was cut from his high school basketball team his sophomore year. But he didn't give up. He practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Serena Williams: Williams grew up in Compton, California. She and her sister Venus were raised by a single mother. They faced discrimination and poverty. But they didn't give up. They practiced every day and eventually became two of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Kobe Bryant: Bryant grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father was a professional basketball player. But Bryant had to overcome his father's expectations and prove himself. He practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Tom Brady: Brady grew up in San Mateo, California. He was a late bloomer and wasn't drafted by an NFL team until the sixth round. But he didn't give up. He worked hard and eventually became one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Simone Biles: Biles grew up in Houston, Texas. She was adopted by her grandparents when she was three years old. She faced discrimination and poverty. But she didn't give up. She practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Lebron James: James grew up in Akron, Ohio. He was raised by a single mother. He faced poverty and discrimination. But he didn't give up. He practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Ronaldo grew up in Madeira, Portugal. He was born with a heart condition. But he didn't give up. He practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
Lionel Messi: Messi grew up in Rosario, Argentina. He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency when he was 11 years old. But he didn't give up. He practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
Usain Bolt: Bolt grew up in Trelawny, Jamaica. He was born with scoliosis. But he didn't give up. He practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest sprinters of all time.
Michael Phelps: Phelps grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He was diagnosed with ADHD when he was nine years old. But he didn't give up. He practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest swimmers of all time.
Tiger Woods: Woods grew up in Cypress, California. He was born with a clubfoot. But he didn't give up. He practiced every day and eventually became one of the greatest golfers of all time.

These are just a few of the many athletes who have overcome challenges in their youth to become stars. Their stories are inspiring and motivating. They show us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it. And they remind us that even when we face challenges, we should never give up on our dreams.

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Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars

by Gregory Zuckerman

4.7 out of 5