Student-Athlete of the Week - Riley Wheeldon - University of Louisville Athletic

Feb. 17, 2010

Name: Riley Wheeldon

Sport: Men's Golf

Post-college ambition: Professional golf career

Biggest thrill in sports: Do or die situations

What impresses you most about your coach(es): He wants to win as much as I do

What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Negativity

Hobbies and outside interests: Hockey, Basketball

Pre-competition superstition: Not superstitious

Favorite TV show(s): King of Queens

Favorite musical group/artist: Cross Canadian Ragweed

Favorite foods: Any kind of pasta

Favorite class: English

Favorite book: Angels & Demons

Favorite funny movie quote: "Just taaaap it in." - Happy Gilmore

Favorite professional team: Vancouver Canucks

Favorite sports writer or announcer: Charles Barkley

Person you'd most like to meet: Taylor Swift

Words that describes you best are: Competitive, driven, focused, serious

Best advice you've gotten about sports: "You get out of it what you put into it."

What people should know about you but probably don't: I started golf left-handed.

Why you chose U of L: Dedication to winning and success

Best part of being an athlete: Staying healthy doing what you love

If you won the lottery, you would use the money for/to: Paying back my parents

What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Seattle

What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer

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