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Student-Athlete of the Week - Sumit Gupta
May 19, 2010
Name: Sumit Gupta Sport: Men's Tennis Post-college ambition: To play the Grand Slam - Wimbledon Person(s) with greatest influence in athletic career: My dad Biggest thrill in sports: Closing out a clinching match Athlete you most admire: Lance Armstrong What impresses you most about your coach(es): The desire he has to win. What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: To get over my nervousness Hobbies and outside interests: Music, play all kind of sports Pre-competition superstition: Listen to "Loose Yourself" by Eminem Favorite movie(s): Transformers, Borat, Casino Royale Favorite TV show(s): America's Funniest Home Videos, CSI Favorite musical group/artist: Eagles Favorite foods: Any Indian food, Lasagna Favorite class: HSS 382 "Wellness Coaching" Favorite book: It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life - Lance Armstrong Favorite funny movie quote: "Very nice, how much?" - Borat Favorite professional team: Manchester United Favorite sports writer or announcer: John McEnroe A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: The Sandal Boy Dance - What my teammates call it Person you'd most like to meet: Leon Messi Words that describe you best are: Energetic, adventurous, funny Best advice you've gotten about sports: "Turn off your brain when you are playing. Just do it!!!" What people should know about you but probably don't: I have been to 29 different countries If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Roger Federer, Barack Obama, Eminem Why you chose U of L: Great team, great coaches and great facilities Best part of being an athlete: Traveling, chance to compete The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: When I won the world juniors and the Asian Championship
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for/to: Travel all around the world, buy a Bugatti car, donate money to cancer society The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: I hurt my left arm trying to hit a lefty forehand, though I am right-handed. What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Paris What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Spring
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