Abby Wambach

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Birth name Aliases
Mary Abigail Wambach None
Birth date Birth place
June 2, 1980 Rochester, New York, United States
Date of death Place of death
N/A N/A
Known for
Olympic medalist and professional soccer player
Occupation(s)
Soccer Player

Abby Wambach headed in the winning goal for the United States in the 22nd minute of overtime against Brazil, clinching the 2004 Olympic gold medal in women's soccer.

She was a soccer and basketball star for Our Lady of Mercy High School, earning national Gatorade Player of the Year honors as a senior soccer player. She went on to a stellar collegiate career at the University of Florida before earning a spot on the national team roster.

Ms. Wambach is also a primary reason that many Rochesterians feign an interest in women's soccer.

Awards

Wambach was voted "Best Local Newsmaker" in City Newspaper's 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, and "Best Local Athlete" in 2008 and 2009.12