Queen of Athletic Wear! See All of Kate Middleton's Best Sporty Styles Through the Years

Kate Middleton can do it all, from sailing to football to field hockey — and look effortlessly chic while she's at it

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the Windermere Adventure Training Centre with RAF Cadets
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the Windermere Adventure Training Centre with RAF Cadets
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Kate Middleton spent an active day on both land and water in the Lake District in September 2021, sporting a helmet for some rock climbing.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the Windermere Adventure Training Centre with RAF Cadets
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On the same day in the Lake District, Kate switched her climbing headgear for a bike helmet!

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge tests a land yacht
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The royal mom returned to her college town in Scotland with Prince William in May 2021, where the couple got competition in a land yachting race with Kate wearing jeans and a yellow helmet.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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Kate skippered a boat during a charity sailing race that pitted her against seven other teams, including one headed by husband Prince William. Although her team was disqualified for starting too early, she looked stylish in a windbreak coat, shorts and a baseball cap.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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The Wimbledon regular was all smiles during a visit to the Lawn Tennis Association at the National Tennis Centre in Oct. 2017. She rocked grey sneakers for the occasion, paired with black and white athletic pants, a polo shirt and a pullover sweater.

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Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visit Northern Ireland - Day One
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During a Feb. 2019 visit to Northern Ireland, Kate showed off her soccer (AKA football) skills with some youngsters.

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Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visit Northern Ireland - Day One
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When competition with Prince William heated up, Kate pulled off her puffy jacket to reveal a white sweater.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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Back in 2012, Kate kept up with the Great Britain field hockey team in a pair of red pants and zip-up hoodie.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Enjoy Skiing Holiday
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Even in the snow, Kate ups her fashion game! She donned bright pants and a white winter jacket paired with black accessories like a hat and gloves for a March 2016 family ski trip in the French Alps.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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And she's off! Kate wore black and red sneakers to compete in a race against Prince William during a Team Heads Together London Marathon Training Day at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Feb. 2017.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visit Sweden And Norway - Day 1
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The couple's royal tour to Sweden in Jan. 2018 wasn't complete until Kate swung a hockey stick in the snow — looking chic in a grey winter hat with a fluffy ball on top and maroon scarf.

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Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge visit to Northern Ireland - 27 Feb 2019
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The royal mom covered up her puffer jacket with a helmet and life jacket while competing in a boat race in Northern Ireland in Feb. 2019.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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During Kate's visit to the Land Rover BAR during the America's Cup World Series in July 2016, she sported a polo shirt and sneakers with bold blue laces.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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Kate made a fashionable appearance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, stepping out in a pair of bright red sneakers.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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Kate looked ready to play in silver sneakers, athletic pants and a white windbreaker at the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative in Jan. 2018.

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The Duke & Duchess Of Cambridge Visit Birmingham
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Kate stuck to her red and black color scheme for a Nov. 2017 visit to the Aston Villa Football Club.

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Kate Middleton
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Sporty and striped! The Duchess of Cambridge looked perfectly polished (yet ready to go) while hosting a Kensington Palace reception for runners from Team Heads Together ahead of the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon.

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