{"id":56044,"date":"2019-11-06T21:40:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T21:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscroll.com\/?p=56044"},"modified":"2023-07-05T09:01:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T09:01:47","slug":"30-star-athletes-who-came-from-humble-beginnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.sportscroll.com\/30-star-athletes-who-came-from-humble-beginnings\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Star Athletes Who Came From Humble Beginnings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Many athletes begin training at a young age. They receive the best coaching and incredible facilities. But that isn’t the case for everybody. Some sports stars had to start at the very bottom. In fact, several sports stars have come from extreme poverty. They have had to fight against incredible adversity to achieve their dreams.<\/p>\n
Today, we’re going to look at sports stars who struggled in their early lives. There are some incredible stories on this list. Some of them were homeless or shared one room with their entire family. Others escaped warzones and lives of crime. There’s even one athlete who was a child soldier. Their experiences only served to make them even stronger and enhance their spirit. These athletes are truly inspirational. Check out our list below.<\/p>\n