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Mariel Margaret Hamm is born in Selma, Ala., on March 17. Also in 1972, Congress passes Title IX. The law prohibits sex discrimination at federally funded schools and colleges.

Hamm's father, Bill, is a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Her mother, Stephanie, is a former ballerina.
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The Hamms move to Florence, Italy, when Mia's father is redeployed by the Air Force. Mia soon discovers soccer. "; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","1975","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
The Hamms return to the U.S., where Mia begins playing soccer on her first team."; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","1985","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
At 13, Hamm becomes a Texas All-State selection in women's soccer."; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","1987","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
Just 15, Hamm becomes the youngest-ever member of the U.S. women's national team."; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","Tar Heel hero","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","1989","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
Hamm enrolls at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She leads the Tar Heels to four consecutive national championships.

While at UNC, Hamm is dubbed “Jordan,” after another famous Tar Heel star.
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The youngest member of the 1991 Women's World Cup team, Hamm starts five of six games and scores a pair of goals in a match against China.

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Hamm graduates from the UNC as the ACC's all-time leading scorer in goals (103), assists (72) and points (278).

She marries her college sweetheart Christian Corry.
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The U.S. women win gold in Atlanta. Hamm scores just once but sets up both goals in the championship match against China. The gold-medal match is viewed by nearly 90,000 spectators, and a TV audience of 40 million, making it the largest audience ever for a women’s sporting event. "; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","1997","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
Hamm's brother Garrett, who had battled a rare blood disorder called aplastic anemia, dies from infection after a bone marrow transplant.

Hamm is named by People Magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People of the year.
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Hamm scores the opening goal as the U.S. wins the World Cup title game against Denmark.

Hamm sets an international scoring record, with more career goals than any other player – male or female - in the sport's history.

She starts the Mia Foundation, a charity to benefit bone marrow research in memory of her late brother Garrett."; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","2000","","","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Richard Drew", "AP", "220", "160", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
The U.S. wins the silver medal in Sydney after losing to Norway in overtime. Hamm finishes the Olympics tied with Tiffeny Milbrett for the team lead in total points over five matches with two goals and two assists.

Corry, a Marine helicopter pilot, and Hamm separate after six years of marriage. "; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","2001","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
The Women's United Soccer Association, the first professional soccer league for women in the U.S., begins its first season with eight teams. Hamm plays forward for the Washington Freedom.
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Hamm scores the game-winning goal in the U.S.’s 2-1 overtime win over Canada in the 2002 Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football Women's Gold Cup final."; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","2003","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/Projects/040714_MiaHamm/040719_hammNomar_hmed_2p.standard.jpg","","Image: Nomar Garciaparra and Mia Hamm", "", "", "", "", "", "Matt Sayles", "AP", "237", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
Hamm scores two goals with five assists in the 2003 Women’s World Cup, as the U.S. claims third place. She leads the team in scoring while starting five matches.

Hamm also makes news on the society pages, marrying Boston Red Sox star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra."; spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i++] = new Array("","2004","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_Oly_MiaHammTimeline[i-1].body = "
Hamm scores her 150th career goal in an Olympic tune-up match against Australia.

She leads a seasoned U.S. team to gold in Athens, holding off a determined Brazil squad in a thrilling gold medal game.

After the Games, Hamm and her friends go on a 10-game farewell tour to say goodbye.

Next? Hamm has said she would like to start a family with her husband, Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra."; // END editorial data