Getting to know...Emmy Wuensch

Each week we will be sitting down to get to know one of our Louisville rowing student-athlete. This week, we get to know Emmy Wuensch. She is a sophomore from Charlottesville, Virginia and is an exercise science major. She was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll in her first season with the Cards and rowed on the 2v8+ boat in two fall events.

What is your favorite pump-up song?
Anything that I can jam to with my buddies

What is your favorite pregame meal?
Pasta with chicken and veggies

Where is your favorite place you have competed?
Rivanna Romp, Charlottesville VA because it is my hometown

Excluding your sport, what is your favorite sport to watch?
College Basketball

What is your go-to emoji to use?
Smiley face

What is your favorite movie?
Any romantic comedy, How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days and The Proposal are go tos

What is a hobby that you have that most people do not know you have?
Scuba Diving

Do you have any pregame rituals?
Team power hair braiding

If you could pick any college to compete against, who would it be?
Ohio State because my high school double buddy goes there!

Who is your hero/role model?
My mom and dad

If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Cheesecake

What is your favorite animal to see at the zoo?
Giraffes!!!!!!!

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Hearing people chew. EW!!

If you could go against anyone one-on-one, who would it be?
I have fun racing anyone and everyone!

If you could see one artist in concert, who would it be?
Right now Luke Combs but it changes all the time

What is your favorite song to sing karaoke to?
Jolene by Dolly Parton

What is one thing most people do not know about you?
I was in an a cappella group in high school

Besides your own, what is one sport you wish you were really good at?
Figure Skating

Who is your celebrity crush?
Matthew McConaughey

Who is your favorite fictional character?
Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean because he is so cool

What is your best memory/experience playing your sport?
Racing at the Rivanna Romp with my Louisville teammates and knowing that all of my friends and family from home are watching because I rowed on the Rivanna in High School. That will always be my favorite race.

Why did you choose Louisville?
Rowing and the nursing masters program

How do you know coming to Louisville was the right decision for you?
I have met my ultimate best friends here and feel that I have really grown into the best version of myself.

What is one thing our program has taught you?
That no matter how tough a situation is, you can and you will get through it.

What is your favorite thing about our team/program?
My best friends!!

What is the best part about being a student-athlete at Louisville?
I know there are people here who really care about me and my success

What do you miss most about being on campus?
Having a set schedule and routine, and of course my friends!

What are you doing with yourself during your free time?
Playing LIFE on the wii, hiking, kayaking, running in parks, spending quality time with my family.

What's one thing you wish you had with you during this time?
My own personal rowing boat so I could row even with everything going on!

How are you continuing to stay in shape during this time?
A ton of running in parks because they haven't closed those yet!!!!!

How have you and your teammates been keeping in contact?
Calling, snapchatting, and texting.

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