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I was given a tremendous gift in terms of athleticism. Maybe it was because I wasn't so confident in other areas.

Mia Hamm

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Mia Hamm
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 17
Association Football Player
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Mariel Margaret Hamm
Mariel Margaret Hamm-Garciaparra
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