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I’m Just A Girl: A Picture Of Composure with World Champion and Olympian Alexis Holmes

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About this episode:

It’s not hyperbolic to say sports photography transcends the field of play. We all have images of play in our mind that build that narrative of a game. Brandi Chastain said she had “no idea” what made her tear off her shirt when celebrating the 1999 World Cup final against China. But it instantly became one of the most famous images in sports. It isn’t just about capturing action; it’s about capturing emotion, legacy, and the timeless stories that unfold in an instant.

In this episode Alexis Holmes opens up about the race behind the iconic finish line photo at the World Championships in Budapest where she anchored Team USA to victory. We get into what it’s like to handle pressure on the biggest stages, and how she stays calm and composed when the world is watching.

About Unexpected Curves:

A unique listening experience for the next generation of sports fans to interact with the stories about the people, and the plays that make an industry. In each episode we will get into the culture of women’s sports. Breaking down what’s good, what’s bad and what’s weird. We’ll hear from athletes and experts paving the way for future and sometimes we will go back in time to see how we got here in the first place.

This is the sports show where we give the girls some support.

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