Why many sets of siblings succeed at the highest levels of sport

By Hosts

Published June 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT

An English soccer player this week followed in his brother's footsteps by debuting for an elite German club. NPR looks at why so many sets of siblings make it to the highest levels in sport.

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