Zaylin Pinto
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| Nickname |
The Predator
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| Twitter Name | |
| Birthplace * |
Greenville, SC
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| Current Hometown * |
Greenville, SC
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| Height/ Weight |
5' 2"/87 lb.
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| Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) * |
2 brothers, 1 sister
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| What age did you start karate? * |
11
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| What style of karate do you do? * |
Wado Ryu
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| What's your favorite food? * |
Spaghetti
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| What type of music do you listen to? * |
Rap
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| What is your favorite music group or artist? * |
Lil Wayne
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| Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? * |
No
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| Do you have any pets? What kind? * |
No
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| What is your pets name? * |
N/A
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| Do you have any hidden talents? * |
Drawing, football, basketball
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| How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? * |
10 1/2
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| How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? * |
This is my first time.
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| Who is your favorite superhero? * |
Wolverine
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| Who is your hero in real life? Why? * |
My Uncle Valy because he saved me from drowning when I was little.
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| Hobbies * |
Sports, drawing
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| Favorite Quote * |
"I'll be back."
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| Biggest Win. Why? * |
This year's nationals because it was my first tournament competing in the elite division. Also, because I accomplished one of my main goals: making the Junior Team.
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| What do you love about competition? * |
Being able to go home a winner.
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| Favorite way to relax? * |
Sit on the couch with a bowl of ice cream and watch a movie.
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| Where do you get your inspiration from? * |
From my cousin Mekko and my senseis.
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