Amelia

Hardworking, kind, and driven—Amelia leads with heart on and off the jiu jitsu mats, always lifting others up.

Placed 9th

in their group

Thank you for generously supporting Amelia in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.

 

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

That I get to be with my friends, work hard and set goals. I love my coaches John and Shalise too.


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

My coaches John and Shalise inspire me. They are great at jiu jitsu and they are great teachers.


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Winning my first double gold. I looked around and saw everyone clapping, cheering and supporting me. It made me feel so good

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