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) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Adelaide Olympic women football club | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2013 | Adelaide United | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 December 2009 | |||
Ruth Wallace, born on February 1, 1993, is a talented former athlete from Australia. She played both Australian rules football and soccer at a high level. Ruth was known for her skills on the field, representing teams like the Adelaide Crows in Australian rules football and Adelaide United in soccer.
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Ruth Wallace's Football Journey
Ruth Wallace had an exciting career in Australian rules football. She played for the Norwood Football Club in the SANFL Women's League. This league is a top competition for women's football in South Australia.
Playing for the Adelaide Crows
Ruth also joined the Adelaide Crows in the AFLW. The AFLW is the highest level of women's Australian rules football in the country. She was a part of the team during the early years of this exciting league.
Why Ruth Left the AFLW
After playing for the Adelaide Crows, Ruth decided not to continue her contract for the 2020 AFLW season. She made this choice for personal reasons.
Ruth's Soccer Career
Before her time in Australian rules football, Ruth Wallace was also a skilled soccer player. She played for Adelaide United in the Australian W-League. The W-League is Australia's professional soccer league for women.
Playing for Adelaide United
Ruth was a midfielder for Adelaide United. She played in three matches and scored one goal for the team between 2008 and 2013. This shows her versatility as an athlete, being able to compete at a high level in two different sports.
Running the New York Marathon
In 2014, Ruth Wallace took on a different kind of challenge. She ran the New York Marathon as part of the Indigenous Marathon Project. This project helps Indigenous Australians train for and run marathons, promoting health and leadership. It was a big achievement for Ruth to complete such a famous race.
External Links
- Ruth Wallace's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club
- Ruth Wallace at AustralianFootball.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
