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Also Known As Mary Abigail Wambach
Born June 2, 1980 (age 46) • Rochester • New York
Awards And Honors Olympic Games • Women’s World Cup (2015)

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Abby Wambach of the U.S. Women's National Team, wearing jersey number 20 and a captain's armband, dribbles a soccer ball during a match against South Korea.
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