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Famous Mia Hamm Quotes
“The team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.”
“True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.”
“The person that said winning isn't everything, never won anything.”
“Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.”
“It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.”
“If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.”
“I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.”
“I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.”
“You may get skinned knees and elbows, but it's worth it if you score a spectacular goal.”
“I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.”
“Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.”
“There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.”
“If you've got hips, you can't be a gymnast or dancer. That ruled me out.”
“Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.”
“The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.”
“If a team intimidate you physically and you let them, they've won.”
“Celebrate what you've accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.”
“A winner is that person who gets up one more time than she is knocked down.”