Lara Aribisala
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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2007-2012
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Jersey Number: 23
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Given Name: Omalara
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Position: DL
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Age: 39
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Height: 5-11
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Weight: 140
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Home Country: Nigeria
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High School: Friendly HS (MD)
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Occupation: Nurse
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Lara Aribisala Q&A
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Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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| My mother…she is a strong single mother. The four most important things she taught me were: always put God first, always stand up for yourself, there is always tomorrow, and it is okay to be wrong. |
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Who is your female sports idol?
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| Gayle Devers and Jackie Joyner-Kersee…they were both talented, hard-working runners that represented female athletes in a positive light. |
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What is your favorite sports memory?
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| Learning to swim as an adult in order to complete my first Triathalon. |
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How did you get into women’s football?
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| I am an athlete that enjoys new challenges, and after attending every home game for the past two years, I had to join! I respect all of the women for what they do on and off the field, and I am proud to be part of this team. |
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What teammate best embodies the Divas spirit?
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| Amy Juang, Alison Fischer, and Vickie Lucas…they always give their all and share their football knowledge. |
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