"I'd have laughed if you had told me at this time last year that, one, we'd be getting paid to play and, two, the NHL would be hosting us at Gillette. The women's game has taken so many steps forward this year, and it'll be exciting to showcase that at the Classic." -Casey Pickett "I'm 5'2", I started when I was 13, I'm black, but I've made it happen. I'm very lucky to be where I am... It's possible." -Misty Copeland "I've heard every reason why I shouldn't be successful. My story is the story of someone who was overlooked, someone who was told they can't: 'You're too slow. You're too short.'" -Becky Hammon "I've always just wanted to be a racer. That's exactly what I am. I'm not just the best female Pro Stock driver, I'm the best Pro Stock driver right now." -Erica Enders "Prove them wrong, let me tell you a story. In my youth group at church, our youth leader was asking us what we wanted to do in the next 2 years. A lot said college, some said military, when my teacher got to me I said the Olympics. Some people laughed, probably thinking I was crazy and joking. The thing was I was dead serious and it kinda hurt the response that I got. But I was like ok... I'll prove y'all!! To this day in church every Sunday lots of people come up to me to talk to me and if I miss a Sunday because travelling, they go up to my parents and ask 'Where is Simone today?'!! Hahah crazy how things change!! Just don't give up!! The response I got that night, motivated me enough." -Simone Biles "I love the fact that I get to meet new people, travel the world, play with other teammates and just keep learning about the game. ... It has been such a big factor in my life that I couldn't imagine life without it." -Nicole Seekamp "My family would spend every Christmas in Baltimore at my grandparents' house when I was young. My grandpa used to make everyone wear Santa hats after opening presents." -Danielle Robinson "Here I am with my sister, Tessa. She's the one with her tongue out. I'm pulling on my ponytail -- my telltale sign that I'm nervous or worried. My gymnastics coach would come to know that sign very well." -Shannon Miller "I'm seriously obsessed with wrapping paper. Is this a sure sign that I'm getting old?" -Lauren Holiday "I want to show people I'm made up of a lot and I have a lot of potential to do great things in this sport. I don't get in there thinking, 'I'm fighting for my paycheck.' I get in there thinking, 'I want to win this fight.' The feeling of a victory is priceless. You can't put money on that." -Holly Holm |
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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