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Student-Athlete of the Week - Manuela Velasquez
April 17, 2012
Post-collegiate Ambition: Go on Survivor People with Greatest Influence on Athletic Career: My coach Carlos and my dad Biggest Thrill in Sports: Winning my first national open Athlete You Most Admire: Serena Williams What Impresses You Most About Your Coach: His belief & dedication to his players What Has Been Your Biggest Obstacle to Overcome: Coming back to tennis after two surgeries Hobbies and Outside Interests: Baking, crafts, and my dog Competition Superstitions: Must use same hair tie Favorite Professional Teams: New York Jets & New York Knicks Favorite Movie: Anything with Leonardo DiCaprio Favorite TV Show: Survivor Favorite Food: Columbian food Favorite Musical Group: Backstreet Boys Favorite Book: The Kite Runner Favorite Professor: Jacqueline Thompson "Stupid Human Trick" I Can Do: Burp on command Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Muddy's Bake Shop owner/founder Best Advice I Have Gotten in Sports: Hit the ball Words That Best Describes Me: Hungry, sleepy, and funny What People Should Know About Me but Probably Don't: I'm not as slow as I may seem If They Made a Movie of Your Life, Who Would Star in it and What Would It Be Called: Eva Mendes and Woman vs. Food If You Could Have Dinner With Three People, Who Would It Be? Serena Williams, my grandpa, and Adele Why I Chose UofL: Great coaches, team, and facilities Best Part of Being a Student-Athlete: The gear and free education If I Won the Lottery, I Would Use the Money For: My family, travel, and animal shelters Moment You Realized You Were Really Good at Your Sport: After winning my first national open Strangest Thing That Ever Happened to Me While Competing: My racquet broke in half after hitting a shot What Is Your Favorite Place You Have Ever Visited: Cali, Columbia Favorite Seasons: Autumn & Winter
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