Upon reflection, it seems hard to fathom that so much global acclaim could have emanated from just one online video posting.
Meeting swimmer Diana Nyad at the Women’s Sports Foundation Awards (Image obtained from Twitter: ) She also met Diana Nyad, who successfully swam from Cuba to Florida, showing that age knows no boundaries in sport. It is a remarkable privilege to be able to share from the wisdom of Ruggiero. Both were joined by Angela Ruggiero, a four-time Winter Games medalist who talked about the life lessons she learned from playing ice hockey. Of note, she had the opportunity to appear on stage at the gala, along with Amanda Rivera, a participant from the New York Junior Tennis League.
With more than 50 female athletes in attendance, including living legends such as Billie Jean King, Annika Sorrenstam and Julie Foudy, it was one of many memorable moments during a year to remember for the 10 year-old Gordon. In October 2013, she had the opportunity to be part of the 34th Annual Women’s Sport Foundation gala. The Clean Cut is a daily feature that highlights family friendly videos.Football sensation Sam Gordon, WSF President Angela Ruggiero and Amanda Rivera, GoGirlGo! participant from the New York Junior Tennis League at the Women’s Sports Foundation Awards. She appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” was interviewed on ESPN’s SportsCenter and was featured on the cover of a “Wheaties” box. Gordon, a Utah native, became a Web sensation in 2012 after a four-minute video of her performance on the football field went viral. She also played defense where she recorded 59 tackles, grabbed three interceptions and recovered a fumble. She posted a stat line that any football player would be envious of, scoring 15 touchdowns and averaging 13 yards per carry. According to the description of a video that she posted on YouTube, she “missed football and came back after a year off to the sport she loved.” After a year hiatus to focus on soccer, Sam “Sweet Feet” Gordon, now 11 years old, made her return to the gridiron this year and reminded everyone not to underestimate a girl’s athletic abilities.
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