‘Wall of Will’ Inspires Young Female Athletes

By Anintika B, Luca B, Uma R, Grade 9

Our MIS community was grateful to experience the opportunity of a lifetime. In January, our school gym, the FAB, was transformed with the installation of the inspiring “Wall of Will” mural. This initiative, launched by the creative agency Saint Elmo’s in collaboration with Sports Illustrated Germany, aims to motivate young athletes by showcasing the stories of professional female athletes. To mark the occasion, three of these remarkable athletes visited MIS, where they were filmed by Sports Illustrated and interviewed by our student newspaper journalists – an eye-opening inspiration for our female athletes, as well as for us journalists.  With a set of three interviews, we were able to see what it’s like to be in the footsteps of greatness. We know we got your attention, so what are you waiting for?

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First Impressions of MIS Female Athletes

When the Wall was constructed, it was especially important for us to collect the first impressions of the people who saw it. Especially, the female athletes of MIS, who were chosen by Sports Illustrated magazine to give their account of the Wall.

Rock Climbing Champion Hannah Meul Comes to MIS

“Believe in yourself, believe in your dreams, and believe that you’re strong,” said famed athlete, Hannah Meul, IFSC Silver medal champion.
Meul specializes in the sport of rock climbing, and has recently won a silver medal, and narrowly missed the chance of competing in the 2020 Olympics. A small group of 9th grade journalists interviewed Meul to delve deeper into her life as a professional female athlete. 

Erfolge, Herausforderungen und Rituale einer Profifußballerin

Giulia Gwinn, Abwehrspielerin des FC Bayern, betont die Bedeutung harter Arbeit, Sichtbarkeit und Anerkennung im männerdominierten Sport sowie ihre täglichen Trainings- und Regenerationsroutinen.
„Ich habe mit Jungs angefangen und war immer das einzige Mädchen und das war auch nie mal ganz leicht, weil natürlich viele Sprüche kommen“, sagte Gwinn.

Katharina Isele Shares her Journey and Challenges as a Female Athlete.

“Lifting weights is not only being strong in the gym, but it’s also the feeling that I’m capable of everything,” said famed athlete, Katharina Isele. 

Isele emphasized the mental and physical empowerment from weightlifting, the need for more female role models, and her rigorous daily training routine. Her pre-competition rituals and goal to reclaim her title in 2025 highlight her dedication and resilience.

Sports Illustrated Films at MIS

Imagine this: A world-famous sports company comes to your school to film a documentary that potentially millions of people might see. That’s what happened at MIS when Sports Illustrated came, and I got to experience it first-hand. Let me tell you about it.

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Find out more about the Wall of Will: https://www.wallofwill.com/