I start from behind, yet finish in front. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider a scenario where the odds are initially against you.
Answer
A comeback in sports
Explanation
A comeback in sports refers to turning around a losing situation to win, often surprising everyone.
This is a hard sports riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A comeback in sports.
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