Birthplace *	Charlottesville, VA
Current Hometown *	Palmyra, VA
Height/ Weight
Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *	One sister, Alexa, and one brother, Griffin
What age did you start karate? *	7
What style of karate do you do? *	Shotokan
What's your favorite food? *	Pickles
What type of music do you listen to? *	Rap, hiphop, and pop
What is your favorite music group or artist? *	21 Pilots
Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *	no
Do you have any pets? What kind? *	Yes, two dogs and chickens
What is your pets name? *	Fluffy and Ryder
Do you have any hidden talents? *	no
How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? *	12
How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *	Once, in kumite.
Who is your favorite superhero? *	The Flash
Who is your hero in real life? Why? *	I don't really have a hero but I look up to my teammate Caleb Staff because of all the hard work and dedication he puts into everything he does.
Hobbies *	Running, swimming and riding bikes
Favorite Quote *	Believe you can and you're half way there.
Biggest Win. Why? *	The one that got me on the team.
What do you love about competition? *	I like to see how I stack up to other athletes.
Favorite way to relax? *	Hanging out at the beach or pool.
Where do you get your inspiration from? *	I don't need to be inspired to do what I love. I do it because it's fun.

Elijah Gilca

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