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Mia Hamm has come to define women's soccer in the U.S. and around the world, with two gold medals and the record of 158 goals scored. Mia Hamm was the youngest woman ever to make the U.S. National Team, at the age of 15.
| Date of Birth: March 17, 1972 |
| Birthplace: Selma, Alabama |
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| Mia Hamm has come to define women's soccer in the U.S. and around the world, winning two gold medals and the 1999 Women's World Cup. |
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| Mia Hamm is good-looking enough to make People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" list (as she did in 1997) and skilled enough to become the world record holder (male or female) for international goals scored, with 158. |
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Mariel Margaret Hamm was born on March 17, 1972, and has been finding the back of the soccer net for her country since the age of 15. She helped the U.S. bring home the gold medal in Atlanta in 1996, and again in Athens in 2004.
But her greatest accomplishment on the field was helping the U.S. win the 1999 Women's World Cup. In 2001 and 2002, Hamm was named FIFA World Women's Player of the Year. In her tireless efforts to promote women's soccer, Mia has appeared on HBO's Arliss (as herself) and played a role in bringing the soccer hit Bend It Like Beckham to the big screen in 1999, for which she received a "special thanks" credit.
In 1999, Mia Hamm -- already a superstar in the realm of endorsements -- was honored by Nike (her biggest supporter) with a building named after her on its campus. Mia was also integral in starting the WUSA, a professional women's soccer league in 2001.
Unfortunately, the league went under in 2003 as attendance dropped and funding became scarce. However, the league's key games had been successful enough to air on ABC and ESPN. Mia Hamm is married to star baseball shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. |
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