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Kate Middleton makes a mad dash to the finish line and all the best photos of the Duchess playing sports

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Kate Middleton knows how to rock a bespoke gown and tiara, so it's no surprise the mom-of-two looks just as stylish when playing sports. The royal has demonstrated her athletic skills on numerous occasions proving she can get down and competitive (even in heels!) so we've rounded up some of the Duchess of Cambridge's sportiest moments. Click through to see!Photos: Getty Images
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Kate's competitive side came out when she faced-off in a boat race against her husband Prince William during the royal tour of Poland and Germany in July 2017. She joked to her crew prior to the race, "No pressure, but I do want to beat my husband!" Despite losing, she was all smiles as she enjoyed her time on the water. Photo: Getty Images
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Kate and William were no match for Prince Harry when it came down to a foot race during the Team Heads Together marathon training day. Although the Duchess came in last place, she gave the quick sprint her all and cheerfully supported the rest of her team. Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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During the royal tour of Canada 2016, Kate Middleton tested out her rowing skills in British Columbia.Photo: PA Images
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The Duchess' signature blow-dried hair got a bit damp during the outing.Photo: Getty Images
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While she may have appeared in Alexander McQueen earlier in the day, Kate opted for something extra nautical as she got aboard the Land Rover BAR team's training boat and helped out. Photo: Getty Images
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Wearing wedge heels didn't stop Kate from smacking a cricket ball at an engagement in Mumbai on the first day of her tour of India with Prince William.Photo: Getty Images
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On the same visit, she hit new heights as she participated in training exercises with the kids.Photo: Getty Images
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Row, row, row the boat is exactly what the Duchess did in 2007 during a training session with the Sisterhood rowing team, which she joined during her brief split from Prince William.Photo: Getty Images
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Princess Charlotte's mom practiced her racquet skills in sweats at Judy Murray's Tennis on the Road clinic (2016).Photo: Getty Images
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Kate once again showed she's one of the sportiest royals around as she jumped hurdles during the training session (2016).Photo: Instagram.com/@emynash
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Prince George's mom had the eye of the tiger while rock climbing at the Towers Residential Outdoor Education Centre in Wales (2015).Photo: Getty Images
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A few years before tying the knot, avid skiers Prince William and Kate were spotting hitting the slopes in Klosters, Switzerland (2008).Photo: Getty Images
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Run Kate, run! The Duchess of Cambridge gave 'Baywatch' a run for their money (in wedge heels!) at beach at Manly, on Sydney's north shore in 2014.Photo: Getty Images
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Go ahead and jump! Kate took a cue from Van Halen and jumped (in wedges again!) while playing the South African game of Three Tins during a visit to the Commonwealth Games Village in 2014.Photo: Getty Images
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Wearing a tailored suit and heels, the Duchess showed her batting skills during a game of cricket 2014 while visiting Christchurch, New Zealand. Photo: Getty Images
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Not many can look at fabulous as Prince William's wife did in 2011 after dragon boat racing across Dalvay lake during her royal tour of Canada.Photo: Getty Images
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Kate traded sneakers for a pair of stylish black boots while playing a game of hockey during St. Andrew's Day at St. Andrew's School in 2012.Getty Images
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Nothing gets past Kate! The mom-of-two played a game of table tennis in a stylish power suit at ICAP's 2015 charity day.Photo: Getty Images
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Forget a lovers' stroll, Prince William and Kate opted for a lovers' row on Blatchford Lake during their royal tour of Canada in 2011.Photo: Getty Images
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Kate channeled her inner LeBron James while shooting hoops at Scotland's Donald Dewer Leisure Centre in 2013.Photo: Getty Images
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Watch out! Kate got back in touch with her former field hockey days in 2012 while playing with the GB hockey teams at the Olympic Park in London.Photo: Getty Images
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Ready, set stroke! Kate Middleton showed off her impressive rowing skills while training session with the Sisterhood cross Channel rowing team in 2007.Photo: Getty Images
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The Duchess of Cambridge somehow managed to make a life vest look chic while dragon boat racing against her husband during their 2011 Canadian tour.Photo: Getty Images
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No sneakers? No problem! The stylish royal proved she could just as easy kick around a soccer ball in wedges, while visiting Bacon's College in 2012.Photo: Getty Images

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