Student-Athlete of the Week - Kim Grieshaber
October 08, 2009 | Women's Cross Country
Oct. 7, 2009
Name: Kim Grieshaber
Sport: Women's Cross Country
Post-college ambition: Physical Therapy Graduate School
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: My dad
Biggest thrill in sports: Watching UofL men's cross country team finish 9th at nationals in 2007
Athlete you most admire: Wesley Korir
What impresses you most about your coach(es): Personal attention to each athlete, attention to detail
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Not letting stress of competition take fun out of running
Hobbies and outside interests: Reading, baking, my dog Ellie
Pre-competition superstition: Praying, pre-race routine
Favorite movie(s): You've Got Mail
Favorite TV show(s): The Office
Favorite musical group/artist: Third Day, Goo Goo Dolls
Favorite foods: Ice cream
Favorite class: Anatomy & Physiology
Favorite book: Pride and Prejudice
Favorite professional team: Indianapolis Colts
Person you'd most like to meet: Paula Dean from The Food Network
Words that describes you best are: Hardworking, driven, friendly, fun, positive
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "It means everything and it means nothing."
What people should know about you but probably don't: My relationship with Christ is my #1 priority.
If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: C.S. Lewis, Jesus, Steve Carell
Why you chose U of L: Opportunity to train and compete at a really high level
Best part of being an athlete: Competing, seeing how much you can improve, my teammates!
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: Sea Ray Relays 2009
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: My ministry/charity
The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: Model airplane crashed right in front of me and my teammates
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Hawaii
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Autumn
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