Getting to Know ... Caitlin Bentley

This week, we are getting to know Caitlin Bentley, a freshman from Johannesburg, South Africa where she went to St. Mary's School Waverly.

Q: What is your favorite pump-up song?
A: It's only right to say that Singing in the Shower by Becky G is the song to listen to when you need to be pumpd up but Best of Me by Neffex is another favorit pump-up song of mine.

Q: Where is your favorite place you have competed?
A: Rotterdam, Germany not only because it's such a cool course to row on but the spectators view is great.

Q: Excluding your sport, what is your favorite sport to watch?
A: Rugby

Q: What is your go-to emoji to use?
A: The smiley face with two arms waving at you

Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: One Day and About Time

Q: Who is your hero/role models?
A: My parents

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: Annoying sounds

Q: If you could go against anyone one-on-one, who would it be?
A: My sister

Q: If you could see one artist in concert, who would it be?
A: John Legend

Q: What is your favorite song to sing karaoke to?
A: I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys

Q: What is one thing most people do not know about you?
A: People are often surprised when I mention I have an older brother.

Q: Besides your own, what is one sport you wish you were really good at?
A: Soccer

Q: Who is your celebrity crush?
A: Sam Claflin

Q: Who is your favorite fictional character?
A: Veronica Lodge from Riverdale.

Q: What is your best memory/experience playing your sport?
A: The best memory I have is crossing the finish line in the A final at the Junior World Rowing Championships in 2017 with my doubles partner. Although we didn't get the result we wanted we knew the dedication, sacrifices we'd made and months of hard work put in all for that one race, payed off because we achieved something big as Junior rowers from South Africa.

Q: Why did you choose Louisville?
A: The moment I set foot on campus I fet an overwhelming sense of friendly support from the girls and coaches. Everyone I met had such a great sense of humor which made me realize this is a happy and well-rounded community. Coming from South Africa, it was s a whole new culture and way of life to experience. The campus and facilities were fantastic, which made me excited to join the University of Louisville.

Q: How do you know coming to Louisville was the right decision for you?
A: The girls as well as the coaching staff are friendly, welcoming and all around happy to be doing what they are doing. The competiveness is there in practice but what happens on the water and in the erg room stays on the water and in the erg room - there is no bad blood between anyone.

Q: What is one thing our program has taught you?
A: To never settle. Never settle for where you're at, go after your goal but at the ame time push your limits because you never know if you are more than capable of going beyond that goal you have set for yourself.

Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at Louisville?
A: The coaches and academic athletic staff support your achievements in the Boathouse as well as outside.

Q: What do you miss most about being on campus?
A: Being able to walk around in the fresh air!! #lockdown

Q: What are you doing with yourself during your free time?
A: Staying on top of my academics and taking advantage of spending this time with my family.

Q: How are you continuing to stay in shape during this time?
A: Training on your own is always tough but I have my sister around to train with and knowing that your teammates are also putting in the work over this time motivates you to stay in shape too.

Q: How have you and your teammates been keeping in contact?
A: Through the vast amount of social media platforms that are available to us. Text message, Snapchat and Facetime are the three that I use most to catch up with my teammates.

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