Celebrities Who Were Secretly Incredible Athletes

Kate Middleton: Field Hockey, Tennis, and Cross Country

Back when she was in boarding school, Kate ran cross country, played tennis, and competed in field hockey. In 2007, she trained tirelessly for months to lead an all-female rowing team across the English Channel. Sadly, that training did not pay off as the Queen ordered her to pull out. She also loves to ski! 

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