CNN —The Chelsea and England national team goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was just 11 years old when the diagnosis was made.
Yet somehow, Hampton is now one of the best ‘keepers in the world, and she can’t quite explain how she conquered such seemingly impossible odds.
Everyone was just laughing at me because, obviously, they know!”Hampton makes a save during the League Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea.
She gives a lot of energy to the group.”Hayes has since moved on from Chelsea, quickly winning an Olympic gold medal with the US women’s team in Paris.
“Chelsea without Emma feels a bit weird and sounds weird saying it,” Hampton reflected.
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