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Awards
Mia Hamm has won many awards. Like: Four NCAA Titles, ACC Player of the Year, 50 most beautiful people from People Magzine, and many more. All these awards have made Mia very famous and popular.
Mia Hamm has won many awards. Like: Four NCAA Titles, ACC Player of the Year, 50 most beautiful people from People Magzine, and many more. All these awards have made Mia very famous and popular.
Author
Mia wrote a book in retirement. It is titled: Go for the Gold: A Champion's Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life.She did not write this book alone. The co-author is Aaron Heifetz.
Mia wrote a book in retirement. It is titled: Go for the Gold: A Champion's Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life.She did not write this book alone. The co-author is Aaron Heifetz.
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Birth
Mia Hamm was born on March 17th, 1972, in Selma, Alabama. Mia was the fourth of six children. She was born with a slight clubfoot. Her parents are Stephanie Hamm and Bill Hamm. Bill worked with the Air Force, which means Mia spent her childhood on Air Force Bases, which also means Mia moved a lot.
Mia Hamm was born on March 17th, 1972, in Selma, Alabama. Mia was the fourth of six children. She was born with a slight clubfoot. Her parents are Stephanie Hamm and Bill Hamm. Bill worked with the Air Force, which means Mia spent her childhood on Air Force Bases, which also means Mia moved a lot.
Ballet
Mia's mother was a ballerina, and she wanted Mia to grow up and be like her. So, Mia's mother enrolled her in dance lessons. But, after one class, Mia told her mom that she hated dance, so her mom let her quit. Little did she know, she would succeed in another sport that required great foot skills.
Mia's mother was a ballerina, and she wanted Mia to grow up and be like her. So, Mia's mother enrolled her in dance lessons. But, after one class, Mia told her mom that she hated dance, so her mom let her quit. Little did she know, she would succeed in another sport that required great foot skills.
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Clubfoot
Mia was born with a slight clubfoot. A clubfoot is a condition, when one's foot is bent out of place. When Mia was young, she wore casts to correct her feet. But, this didn't stop Mia from becoming one of the best soccer players in the United States.
Mia was born with a slight clubfoot. A clubfoot is a condition, when one's foot is bent out of place. When Mia was young, she wore casts to correct her feet. But, this didn't stop Mia from becoming one of the best soccer players in the United States.
Commercial
Mia Hamm starred in a commercial with Micheal Jordan. It was a Gatorade commercial, and it was to the song "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better." The two played against each other in sports, seeing who would win. See video below.
Mia Hamm starred in a commercial with Micheal Jordan. It was a Gatorade commercial, and it was to the song "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better." The two played against each other in sports, seeing who would win. See video below.
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Dare to Dream
Mia starred in a movie called Dare to Dream. It was about The U.S. National Team. It was a special on HBO, and it can still be watched on YouTube.
Mia starred in a movie called Dare to Dream. It was about The U.S. National Team. It was a special on HBO, and it can still be watched on YouTube.
Doll
There is a Barbie Doll made after Mia Hamm. They had a whole set, including fake friends of Mia. All Mia's friends had their own fake names. Look to the right, for more details of the doll.
There is a Barbie Doll made after Mia Hamm. They had a whole set, including fake friends of Mia. All Mia's friends had their own fake names. Look to the right, for more details of the doll.
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Excellence
Mia strives towards excellence. She worked hard, so she could become great player. And it payed off. Once, her coach found her practicing all alone. He thought, "Now that is definitely someone who wants to get better in soccer." Practice makes perfect, is a great quote that fits Mia nicely.
Mia strives towards excellence. She worked hard, so she could become great player. And it payed off. Once, her coach found her practicing all alone. He thought, "Now that is definitely someone who wants to get better in soccer." Practice makes perfect, is a great quote that fits Mia nicely.