Athlete - Cheryl Murphy
| Name | Cheryl Murphy |
|---|---|
| Nickname |
murph
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| Twitter Name |
olympia washington
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| Birthplace | |
| Current Hometown |
jamaica ny
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| Height/ Weight |
5'5 140
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|---|---|
| Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) | |
| What age did you start karate? |
6
|
| What style of karate do you do? |
shotokan
|
| What's your favorite food? |
anything sweet
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| What type of music do you listen to? |
r&b dance hall regge tone
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| What is your favorite music group or artist? | |
| Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? |
yes anything with a good beat
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| Do you have any pets? What kind? |
dog
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| What is your pets name? |
kiko
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| Do you have any hidden talents? |
dancing, piano. drums, cooking, baking lol
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| How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? | |
|
Is this your first World Championships? What are your thoughts about the World Championships in Paris? |
No this is my 3rd. I think this is going to be the best Worlds to date!!
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| Do you have a lucky charm? What is it? | |
| Who is your favorite superhero? | |
| Who is your hero in real life? Why? |
my mom, Eleanor Elizabeth Monroe Murphy and all single parents in the world!!! The sacrifice, determination, compasion, love, and so much more that they give to their children is REMARKABLE!!! I wouldnt be here today with out the foundation my mom instilled in me. "Don't let anything, or anyone keep you from what you want to do and accompish in life."
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| Hobbies |
dancing, copoeira
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| Favorite Quote |
Make your own history
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| Biggest Win. Why? |
Pan Ams 2012 undefeated in kilo open and team 2 gold and a silver...Priceless
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| What do you love about competition? | |
| Favorite way to relax? |
eat
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| Advice for the youth athletes in karate? |
dont strive to be anyone else, strive to be the best YOU can be
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| Where do you get your inspiration from? |
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