1. Sheryl Swoopes
By Karissa Town

2. EARLY LIFE Sheryl was born March 25, 1971 in Brownfield, Texas
Two older brothers James and Earl, and one younger brother Brandon
Her classmates called her legs
Began playing basketball with her brothers when she was 7 years old

3. What is she famous for?
She is one of the most recognized female athletes in the world
She won four WNBA titles
Three Olympic gold medals
MVP awards in 2000, 2002, 2005,

4. Character Traits with support
She was brave and never gave up
She is friendly she became friends with Cynthia cooper

5. Major accomplishments
She won both the MVP and defensive player of the year awards again in 2002
She made Naismath Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016

6. Interesting Facts She was engaged to a man.
Coached a women’s basketball team
A back injury kept her from playing in 2007
Most prominent athlete in the North American Team.