Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe Announce Separation After a Decade Together
Retired stars Bird, Rapinoe announce separation
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Retired athletes Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe have announced their separation after ten years of being together. The couple shared their decision on social media, expressing mutual love and respect despite the difficult choice. Both have had illustrious careers in sports, with Bird winning four WNBA titles and Rapinoe securing two FIFA Women's World Cup titles.
- 01Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced their separation on social media.
- 02Bird, 45, is a four-time WNBA champion and five-time Olympic gold medalist.
- 03Rapinoe, 40, won FIFA Women's World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019.
- 04Both have shared business interests, including a podcast titled 'A Touch More.'
- 05Bird is now the managing director of the U.S. women's national basketball team.
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Retired sports icons Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe revealed their separation on social media after a decade-long relationship. In their heartfelt announcement, they emphasized the mutual love and respect that guided their decision. Bird, aged 45, enjoyed a stellar career in the WNBA, securing four titles with the Seattle Storm and winning five Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national basketball team. Rapinoe, 40, is celebrated for her contributions to the U.S. women's soccer team, winning the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015 and 2019, along with a 2012 Olympic gold medal. Both athletes have also collaborated on a podcast, 'A Touch More,' which they expressed gratitude for, highlighting the joy it brought them. Bird, who was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame last year, currently serves as the managing director of the U.S. women's national basketball team.
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