Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm
Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm-Garciaparrais a retired American professional association football player and two time olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup winner. Hamm played many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team and was a founding member of the Washington Freedom. Hamm held the record for international goals, more than any other player, male or female, in the history of soccer, until 2013 when fellow American Abby Wambach scored her 159th goal to break...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth17 March 1972
CitySelma, AL
CountryUnited States of America
I don't want to sit and look at all the trophies. I don't want to live in the past -- I want to live now!
Sports are not about awards or world championships, though those are great. They're about the relationships we have with each other.
I'm not someone who goes around the locker room before a game trying to motivate my teammates. I don't say a lot before the game. I don't say a lot in general. It takes too much energy to do that.
Chicken, brown rice, and veggies is a great healthy dinner option. It's full of whole grains and protein, and will keep you full for a long time.
Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together.
Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.
I don't like to play rough, but I will if I have to.
English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.
I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
I play for the intense challenges that the game on the highest levels present. The whole team enjoys playng exciting soccer for the fans and my part in that makes me feel good about myself. The whole concept of teamwork is what keeps us all going. It's my role to create scoring chances, and to come through for my teammates is extremely satisfying.
If you've got hips, you can't be a gymnast or dancer. That ruled me out.
It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.
I don't like to stop. I'm a big person who looks at where the hubs are because I hate changing planes.
I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.