"Step by step, we're going to do what we can to show the world, show ourselves and show every girl out there that they can do whatever they set their hearts to." -Kaillie Humphries "Ever since I was little, it's always to be No. 1 in the world and that's the goal I'll always strive for." -Heather Watson Originally posted on January 6th
"You think your life is over. You think you'll never be athletic again. And you see that one picture, that one blog, that one video [of someone else in a similar situation doing a sport] and then you're like, 'Done!'" -Danielle Burt "I have always liked and found it absolutely normal to play with and against boys. On the field, I'm no longer Melissa Mayeux: I become a baseball player like anyone else. Baseball runs in my veins. It's the only thing that matters to me." -Melissa Mayeux "There are the really skinny surfer girls out there, and I've realized I'm not one of them. I can't try to be one of them, so I'm gonna find something that's unique and beautiful about me -- which is my strong legs and my arms. One day, I would love to have a six-pack, but right now, I'm happy. My body does amazing things." -Carissa Moore "The medal will be a big reason to celebrate- when I get home, I will eat cake." -Laura Ikauniece-Admidina "Be so good they can't ignore you. Boom! Disappointments=motivation. Keep that fire burning, and never let anyone tell you 'you can't'." -Ezinne Okparaebo “Above all else, to get the chance to fight with such an amazing group of women who have taught me not only to fight for myself but most importantly fight for one another.” -Sydney Leroux "Worst resolution? Giving up chocolate because it's not realistic. I lasted probably two weeks. This year I just want to take care of my body more going into the Olympic year. 2016 is sort of a wake-up call to really lock down and do things that will make you better in the pool while you're outside of the pool, like sleeping more, eating right. It would be awesome to win a gold medal. I have a silver [in the 400-meter individual medley] and a bronze [in the 200-meter backstroke]. It would be cool to have all three." -Elizabeth Beisel “It had been over 30 years since the last time SI had recognized a woman for being Sportsperson of the Year, so for all the ladies out there, yes, we can do it. When I first started playing tennis, women weren’t really encouraged to play sports let alone excel in sports. So my hope by winning this award I can inspire many many more women—in less than 30 years of course—to stand right here on this podium and accept another Sportsperson of the Year award. Yes, ladies, it can be done.” -Serena Williams |
AuthorHi, I'm Jenna and I'm a sports fan! I've been avidly watching sports since 2011 because I found that by watching sports, I would be able to communicate with my dad and brother better. Ever since I got into sports, I've been able to enjoy myself more when I go to sporting events with my family. Archives
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