Miyama also led Japan to a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

[2] Miyama was born in Ōamishirasato, Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture,[citation needed] on 28 January 1985 .

Miyama joined L.League side Okayama Yunogo Belle in 2001, having received an invitation from Midori Honda, the coach.

[3] In the moment of victory, Miyama did not join her teammates in celebration, but instead went to the American players to hug and congratulate them.

This has been reported both by Hope Solo and the Japanese media as evidence of Miyama's sportsmanship and respect for her opponents.