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Kate Middleton’s Most Impressive Athletic Moments as She’s Seen ‘Out and About’ Amid Cancer Treatment

Jun 10, 2024 6:25 pm·

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Kate grew up playing numerous sports including tennis, field hockey and swimming.

Since joining the royal family in her marriage to Prince William in 2011, the princess has taken on so many engagements that include athletic feats, including rappelling, sailing, mountain biking and more.

Amid reports in late May 2024 that the princess was seen out and about, fans have hope for her full recovery from cancer.

“I love the physical challenge sport presents and the mental strength it gives us all. And I love the way it so often brings people together to work as part of a team,” she said at a 2016 gala, and photos show she practices what she preaches.

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Kate Middleton's Most Impressive Athletic Moments in Photos

Tennis Queen

Kate showed off her skills by playing a game with British 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu, as she celebrated the tennis star’s grand slam win in London.

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She’s Really Good

After growing up playing tennis, Kate became president of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club as a royal. She hands out the trophies at Wimbledon and is seen here playing against eight-time champ Roger Federer in a promotional event ahead of the 2023 tournament.

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Field Hockey Roots

When the princess returned to her alma mater of the St Andrew’s School in Berkshire, England, on November 30, 2012, she relived her days as a field hockey player there, despite wearing high heeled boots and a dress. Kate visited to unveil a plaque to officially open a new artificial turf playing field.

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The Duchess of Cambridge Joins England Rugby Training Session

Rugby Fun

After becoming Patron of the Rugby Football Union, Kate trained with Team England at Twickenham Stadium on February 2022.

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Great Outdoors

Kate has showed off her mountain biking skills during several royal engagements, including this one where she hit the trails with RAF cadets at the Windermere Adventure Training Center in September 2021.

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No Fear of Heights

The princess joined members of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team for a rappelling training exercise during an April 2023 visit to Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

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Nautical

Kate joined the British team aboard their F50 foiling catamaran for a friendly race against Team New Zealand in Plymouth, England, on July 31, 2022.

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The Duchess Of Cambridge Joins The 1851 Trust And The Great Britain SailGP Team In Plymouth

Focused

Just look at how at home the princess appeared during the race off the English coast.

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Fearless

The royal proved adept at land yachting on West Sands beach in St Andrews, Scotland, during a 2021 visit with husband Prince William.

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Fit

The natural athlete showed off her volleyball setting skills during an October 2023 visit to the Bisham Abbey National Sports Center in Marlow, England.

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