How Did Lauren Cheney Holiday Become Unstoppable at the Olympic Games, World Cups, & Fighting a Brain Tumor?




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Summary: Sam welcomes two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup Champion, Lauren Cheney Holiday. Lauren was the first player in National Women’s Soccer League history to have her jersey retired by the league. She also set multiple records at UCLA, including most points and most game-winning goals scored. Lauren talks about her journey to the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, her experience at the 2015 World Cup, learning that she had a brain tumor while pregnant, and recovery from brain surgery.