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GET TO KNOW THUNDERWOLVES WRESTLING SUPERSTAR MARCO PALERMO – VARSITY ATHLETE Q&A
GET TO KNOW THUNDERWOLVES WRESTLING SUPERSTAR MARCO PALERMO – VARSITY ATHLETE Q&A
The Thunderwolves are back this week to showcase another one of our incredible athletes. It’s time you learned a little more about LU wrestler MarcoPalermo. Check it out!
Name: Marco Palermo
Sport: Wrestling
Program: Business Commerce
Year: 3rd Year
Q: How long have you been wrestling?
A:8 years
Q: What is your favourite thing about wrestling?
A: It challenges you physically and mentally.
Q: What is your favourite wrestling memory NOT WITH the Thunderwolves?
A: Competing at an international tournament in Sassari, Italy.
Q: What is your favourite wrestling memory WITH the Thunderwolves?
A: Camping with the team
Q: What made you choose wrestling as your sport?
A: My dad wrestled when he was young, so he got me into it, and I loved it.
Q: Why did you choose to come to Lakehead and wrestle for the Thunderwolves?
A: I saw an opportunity to become a better wrestler while representing my hometown.
Q: What are some of your goals for the upcoming season?
A: The main goal return to U-sports to win gold again for Lakehead.
Training goals for the year include:
- Swim a 100m in 1:30
- Run a 5-minute mile
- Be able to do 100 double under skips in a row
- Do 5 muscle ups with a 45lb vest
Q: How do you train over the summer?
A:
- 5x wrestling technique sessions/week
- Additional swimming, cardio, circuit training, and yoga workouts
- Tough labour work all day
Q: What is the best thing about being a student-athlete?
A: It challenges yourself to become organized and efficient
Q: What is the hardest thing about being a student?
athlete and how do you deal with it?
A: Travelling during the season is difficult because it is hard to focus on school when your mind is set on competing. To cope with this, I try to stay on top of school so I’m not left behind.
Q: What is something this sport has taught you?
A: You got to work for what you want.
Q: Which teammate inspires you the most?
A: Jacob Luczak. He’s always been like my older brother that mentors me since I was young. He’s been in the sport much longer than me and is always passing his knowledge onto me whether it be physical or mental improvements.
Q: What is your favourite thing to do outside of wrestling?
A: Spend time with friends and family
Q: What is your dream vacation destination and why?
A: Dubai because it is the land of supercars
Q: What was the best summer vacation you’ve ever had?
A: Going to Italy & Romania. It was a training camp with Team Canada, where I’ve built friendships with people from all over Canada
Q: What is your favourite summer activity?
A: Outdoor workouts
A: What is your dream job?
Q: Being an entrepreneur
Stay tuned for our next Q&A with one of Thunderwolves Volleyball’s hardest workers, Rachel Sweezy!