Mexican · Mexico City, Mexico · Born 1 June 2001Mexican flag football quarterback who led Mexico to the 2022 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Championship and performed at Super Bowl LVII halftime show.
Born on June 1, 2001, in Mexico City, Diana Flores emerged from a sporting family background that fostered her early athletic development. She began playing flag football as a teenager and quickly demonstrated exceptional quarterbacking abilities that would distinguish her on both national and international stages. Her natural leadership qualities and precise passing skills caught the attention of Mexican national team selectors while she was still developing her competitive career. Flores established herself as the starting quarterback for Mexico's national women's flag football team during her late teens, leading the squad through multiple international competitions. Her tactical awareness and ability to perform under pressure became hallmarks of her playing style, contributing to Mexico's rise as a competitive force in international women's flag football. She guided the team to victories at IFAF Women's Flag Football World Championships, establishing Mexico as a consistent contender in the sport's premier global competition. The defining moment of Flores's career came in February 2023 when she appeared in a Nike advertisement that aired during Super Bowl LVII. The commercial, which showcased women's flag football to an estimated audience exceeding 100 million viewers worldwide, transformed her from a successful athlete into a global ambassador for the sport. This exposure coincided with her continued success in Mexican national competitions, where she accumulated multiple national sports awards recognizing her contributions to athletics. Flores has become the most recognizable advocate for women's flag football's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Her combination of competitive success, media presence, and articulate promotion of the sport has elevated the profile of women's flag football internationally. Beyond her athletic achievements, she represents a new generation of athletes who leverage global platforms to advance their sports, making her instrumental in flag football's evolution from a recreational activity to a potential Olympic discipline.
First woman to play in an NFL game during Super Bowl LVII
How They Played
Mobile quarterback with strong arm and exceptional field vision
Lasting Impact
Pioneer who broke gender barriers in American football and elevated women's flag football globally
Career Honours
- IFAF Women's Flag Football World Champion
- Super Bowl LVII halftime appearance
- Mexican Sports Award
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Águilas Blancas (IPN / Tocho Bandera) | 2005– | — |
| North Penn High School (Pennsylvania, USA) | 2011–2012 | — |
| Mexico Flag Football (National Team) | 2013– | — |
Mexican Athletes