Latino Athletes (Latino Bowl 2019)

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From Argentina, signed a Nike deal at 14, Barcelona’s prospect.

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Lionel Messi

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Best female soccer player from Brazil, first to score in 5 World Cups.

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Marta

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First American woman to qualify for the Olympics in women's boxing.

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Marlen Esparza

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First Mexican woman to medal in race walking.

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Lupita González

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Judo competitor with Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals.

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Idalys Ortiz

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First Mexican golfer ranked #1 globally; inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame in 2017.

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Lorena Ochoa

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Baseball legend died in a plane crash on a humanitarian mission. First Latino in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Roberto Clemente

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Played for the Dodgers, won Cy Young & Rookie award in the same season. Caught up in Fernando Mania.

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Fernando Valenzuela

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BMX Queen from Colombia, first to win 2 golds in 2016. A BMX racer.

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Mariana Pajón