Mia Hamm was born Mariel Margret Hamm in Selma, Alabama in 1972. She was nicknamed Mia by her mother after a ballet teacher. Mia showed early talent for soccer and had to make difficult choices like skipping college to commit fully to the US World Cup team. Though she faced challenges like her brother's death and her father's military career causing frequent moves, Mia's natural speed and ball-handling skills made her a star player for the US national team and University of North Carolina, leading to her fame as one of the best soccer players in the world.

1. Mia HammBy Taylor

2. Early lifeMia was just nickname for her. Her mother gave her that name because Mia reminded her of a ballet teacher who had that name. Mia had a adopted brother named Garrett. Mia was born Mariel Margret Hamm. She was born on March, 17, 1972 in Selma Alabama. In her child hood she moved around a lot. She moved to Italy where soccer is the main sport. So her family learned to love soccer.

3. Challenges and ProblemsHer brother died of blood desise and they were very close. She had to chose to go on the US World cup team but if she wanted to she had to skip a year of college. Because she had to commit to the team. So she would grow skills and get use to the team. Her father was a problem he was in the military so they moved around a lot.

4. Special Talents and AbilitiesMia is a amazing soccer player. Because of her speedy quickness and amazing ball handling.

5. Why I Am I FamousMia is famous because of her amazing soccer playing for the US and North Carolina.