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Notable Achievements at Age 17
Won the Hobey Baker Award (youngest ever)
Awarded the Hobey Baker Award as top NCAA men's hockey player; at 17 became the youngest winner and the fourth freshman to win.
Selected 1st overall in 2023 NHL Entry Draft by Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago selected Bedard first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft — the second No.1 pick in franchise history.
Committed to Duke University
Announced commitment to Duke to play college basketball for the 2015–16 season.
Duke collegiate debut vs Maine
In his college debut Flagg recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in a 96–62 win over Maine.
Hockey East Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Scoring Champion, Three-Stars Award
Won multiple major Hockey East honors after breakout freshman campaign.
Finished freshman season with 32 goals and 64 points (38 games)
Recorded 32 goals and 64 points in 38 games in his 2023–24 freshman season at Boston University.
Committed to Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Harper committed to Rutgers on Dec 6, 2023 over offers from Duke, Kansas, Indiana and Auburn; he became the highest-rated recruit in Rutgers history.
Played alongside brother Aiden at Boston University (2023–24 season)
Macklin and his older brother Aiden were teammates on the BU Terriers during Macklin's freshman season.
Runner-up & individual awards at 2022 FIFA U-17 World Cup
Helped Colombia finish second; was Colombia's top scorer (4 goals), won Silver Ball and Bronze Boot.
Named Copa América Femenina Golden Ball (best player)
Awarded tournament's Golden Ball and included in Copa América Best XI as Colombia finished runner-up to Brazil.
Scored semi-final winner vs Argentina (Copa América 2022)
Scored only goal in the semi-final to send Colombia to the Copa América final.
Scored in 2022 Copa América group stage vs Ecuador
Scored the group-stage game-winner in a 2–1 Colombia victory in her first Copa América tournament with the senior team.
Nominated for six Grammy Awards
Included nominations in all four general-field categories at the 2020 Grammys.
Committed to the University of Iowa
Announced commitment to play college basketball at Iowa over offers including Iowa State and Notre Dame.
'Bad Guy' reaches #1 on US Billboard Hot 100
In August 2019 'Bad Guy' peaked at #1; first #1 by an artist born in the 21st century.
Named BBL Best German Young Player (U22)
Awarded the Basketball Bundesliga's Best German Young Player for the 2018–19 season.
Scored 60 points in a high school game
During junior season at Dowling Catholic, scored 60 points (second-highest in Iowa history) and made 13 three-pointers in a 90–78 win over Mason City HS.
Set record for most simultaneous Hot 100 songs by a female artist
Upon album debut, 14 songs charted simultaneously on the Hot 100 (female record).
Won Streamy Award — Breakout Creator
Won the 2018 Streamy Award for Breakout Creator, recognizing rapid rise on YouTube.
First professional goal (Flamengo)
Scored his first professional goal 30 seconds after being subbed on in Copa Sudamericana 5–0 win vs Palestino.
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