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BC’s Christine Sinclair is receiving global recognition for her achievements – in the form of a very famous doll.
Sinclair is part of a group of nine athletes who are being honored with a Barbie doll as part of the brand’s 65th anniversary.
“Knowing that women who participate in team sports are more likely to believe they are smart enough for their dream career, have high opinions of their abilities and competencies, have greater leadership aspirations and enjoy higher levels of self confidence, Barbie brings together these inspiring stories. shaping the future to show girls that anything is possible if you relentlessly pursue your passions,” Mattel, Barbie’s parent brand, said in a statement.
Sinclair, 40, was born in Burnaby, BC, and started playing football when he was just four years old.
She was a member of the Canadian national team until she retired from international football in 2023.
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Sinclair is also an Olympic gold medalist, two-time Olympic bronze medalist, CONCACAF champion and 14-time winner of the Canadian Soccer Player of the Year award.
She has played in six FIFA Women’s World Cups and is only one of three players to score in five editions of the World Cup, the others being Cristiano Ronaldo and Marta Vieira da Silva.
She is the all-time world leader for international goals scored, for men and women, with 190 goals.
Sinclair now plays forward for the Portland Thorns.
She joins eight other athletes being recognized, including Venus Williams, Mary Fowler, Estelle Mossely, Rebeca Andrade, Susana Rodriguez, Alexa Moreno, Federica Pellegrini and Ewa Swoboda.
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