Mia Hamm quotes

Mia Hamm is an American former footballer regarded as one of the greatest female soccer players in history. Her talent and leadership contributed to the growth and popularity of women's soccer worldwide. She inspired countless young athletes and remains a role model for future generations. Here are 33 of her quotes:

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)
The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking. View quote
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I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion. View quote
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I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match. View quote
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Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it. View quote
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True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts. View quote
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You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again. View quote
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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one. View quote
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Success breeds success. View quote
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Follow your heart and make it your decision. View quote
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It is not sacrifice if you love what you're doing. (Mia Hamm)
I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you. View quote
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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. View quote
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Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together. View quote
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I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves. View quote
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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. View quote
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I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day. View quote
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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. View quote
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I could sit there and eat pasta all day long and not worry about it when I was younger, and now I really have to focus on making sure I set a good example for my kids. View quote
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I don't like to stop. I'm a big person who looks at where the hubs are because I hate changing planes. View quote
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I don't like to play rough, but I will if I have to. (Mia Hamm)
English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts. View quote
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You may get skinned knees and elbows, but it's worth it if you score a spectacular goal. View quote
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Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun. View quote
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I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school. View quote
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Mia Hamm

Mia Hamm - Image
Photo: Rob Poetsch on Flickr; cropped by Blackcat, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Footballer
Born: March 17, 1972
Quotes count: 33

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