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About Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm was a household name in women’s soccer during the 1990s and early 2000s. Hamm, who played as a forward throughout her career, featured for Washington Freedom between 2001 and 2004. Considered as one of the greatest women soccer players of all-time, the American won the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the Olympic Games on two different occasions for her country.
Parents
- Bill Hamm (father)
- Stephanie Hamm (mother)
Siblings
She grew up together with five siblings.
Spouses
- Christiaan Corry (annulled in 2001)
- Nomar Garciaparra (married in 2003)
Children
- Grace Isabella
- Ava Caroline
- Garrett Anthony
Education
She began her soccer career at the Notre Dame Catholic High School.
She later played for the women’s soccer team of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Awards
Throughout her playing days, the forward won lots of accolades including:
- “FIFA World Player of the Year” (2001, 2002)
- “Sportswoman of the Year” (1997, 1999)
- “U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year” (1994-1998)
- World Football Hall of Fame (inducted in 2013)
Trivia
During her days in junior high, she played soccer with boys.
She was born with a defect known as club foot.
Until 2013, she was the top scorer of the US women’s national team.
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Famous quotes by Mia Hamm
Being a good teammate is when you try to sprint down a ball that everyone thinks is going out of bounds. But you go after it anyways and you get it.Mia Hamm
Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.Mia Hamm
I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.Mia Hamm
I got to experience soccer at the highest level at a young age I decided I wanted to be part of that for as long as possible.Mia Hamm
I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.Mia Hamm
I make a lot of mistakes, too, and I'm constantly re-evaluating how I'm doing things and trying to be better every day, whether it's as a mom or taking care of myself.Mia Hamm
I've worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.Mia Hamm
Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.Mia Hamm
Success breeds success.Mia Hamm
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Mia Hamm's Popularity
Mia Hamm is a famous American soccer player, who was born on March 17, 1972. As a person born on this date, Mia Hamm is listed in our database as the 28th most popular celebrity for the day (March 17) and the 117th most popular for the year (1972).
People born on March 17 fall under the Zodiac sign of Pisces, the Fish. Mia Hamm is the 870th most popular Pisces.
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