Ruth Wallace facts for kids
Wallace playing soccer for Adelaide United in 2010
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ruth Wallace | ||
| Date of birth | 1 February 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
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| Adelaide Olympic women football club | |||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008–2013 | Adelaide United | 3 | (1) |
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Ruth Wallace was born on February 1, 1993. She is a talented Australian athlete. Ruth has played two different sports at a professional level. She played Australian rules football for the Norwood Football Club and the Adelaide Crows. She also played soccer for Adelaide United.
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Ruth's Sporting Career
Ruth Wallace has had an interesting journey in sports. She showed skill in both Australian rules football and soccer. Playing at a high level in two different sports is quite rare.
Australian Rules Football
Ruth played Australian rules football for two teams. She was part of the Norwood Football Club in the SANFL Women's League. This is a top women's league in South Australia. Later, she joined the Adelaide Crows. The Crows play in the AFLW. The AFLW is the highest level of women's Australian rules football. Ruth decided to leave the AFLW after the 2019 season. She did not renew her contract for personal reasons.
Soccer Career
Before playing Australian rules football, Ruth was a soccer player. She played for Adelaide United. This team competes in the Australian W-League. The W-League is Australia's top professional women's soccer league. Playing for Adelaide United showed her versatility as an athlete.
Beyond the Field
Ruth Wallace is also known for her achievements outside of team sports. In 2014, she took on a big challenge.
New York Marathon
Ruth ran the New York Marathon in 2014. This is a very famous long-distance running event. It takes place every year in New York City. She ran as part of the Indigenous Marathon Project. This project helps young Indigenous Australians. It encourages them to run marathons. It also helps them become leaders in their communities. Finishing a marathon is a huge accomplishment. It shows great dedication and endurance.
