Washington goalkeeper Mia Hamant dies from kidney cancer at 21 – As a junior in 2024, Hamant helped the Huskies to the Big Ten tournament semifinals, recording three saves in a penalty shootout triumph over Iowa. She had the third-lowest single-season goals against average in program history at 0.66. Hamant missed out her senior season due to her cancer diagnosis. Hamant was diagnosed with Stage 4 SMARCB1-deficient kidney cancer, a rare and aggressive type of the disease, this past April. Washington goalkeeper Mia Hamant dies from kidney cancer at 21
She started chemotherapy right away and, while she could not play, cheered her soccer team, the Seattle Times said.“Mia’s courage, optimism, and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community. She will always serve as an inspiration for everyone whose life she touched,” the University of Washington Athletics Department said in a statement. Social media was flooded with remembrances, like this from Washington:
“Mia was the heart of our program — someone who lifted up everyone around her with her joy, courage, and kindness,” Washington head coach Nicole Van Dyke said in a statement. “Even at the most trying moments, she displayed an unshakable spirit that encouraged her colleagues and instructors every single day. Mia made us all better individuals, and her imprint will be felt in this program and in all of our lives forever.” Hamant’s teammates put together a memorial on social media. Washington goalkeeper Mia Hamant dies from kidney cancer at 21
The Big Ten awarded Hamant with a 2025 Sportsmanship Award in their postseason soccer recognitions. Washington said in its release that details regarding a memorial or celebration of life would follow at a later date. Hamant is survived by her parents. Washington goalkeeper Mia Hamant dies from kidney cancer at 21
