Against the Odds

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6. Guy Disney - Moving Forward - Injured in Afghanistan, Captain Guy Disney had his leg amputated. In 2017, he made history as the first amputee jockey to win at a professional racecourse.

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6. Guy Disney - Moving Forward

Injured in Afghanistan, Captain Guy Disney had his leg amputated. In 2017, he made history as the first amputee jockey to win at a professional racecourse.

7. Johnny Murtagh - Creating Belief

Jockey Johnny Murtagh provides an insight into how he conquered his demons to reach the top, hoping to use his story to inspire others today.

8. Tony Bellew - Punching Above His Weight

Boxer Tony Bellew's story is like something out of Rocky - so it was no surprise that he ended up starring in Sylvester Stallone's Creed film.

9. Cesc Fabregas - Pass Master

Cesc Fabregas moved from Barcelona to Arsenal aged 16 years old. Those early years tested his character but would lay the foundations for his glittering career.

10. Wales - The 64-Year Wait

64 years is a long time to wait - after heartbreak, tragedy, and over half a century of near misses, this is a story of Wales realising a World Cup dream.