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Note: Songs are selected at random from the Rocker-U Featured Skater playlist,
and are not intended to 'represent' any specific skater.
FEATURED SKATER: JULIAN WOOD
Julian is a Rocker Fund skater - you can help him achieve his short track goals at The Rocker Fund
Julian has a WEBSITE - check it out!
To read more about Julian and/or to contribute news about him, see his thread at Boots & Blades
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Time heals all wounds."
Place cursor over picture to 'pause' - to resume, move cursor FAR away from the picture.
PERSONAL STATS:
DOB: February 4, 1991
Birthplace and Hometown: Apple Valley, CA
Current Training Location: Pittsburgh, PA with coach Kwang Jae Lee
Favorite Distance to Skate: 500M
Boots & Blades: Marchese boots / Maple Gold blades
Education: An incoming freshman at Robert Morris University in fall 2010, majoring in business and graphic design
DID YOU KNOW?:
1) Prior to Julian's injury, he was said to have the fastest 500M start in the nation?
2) Julian is an excellent pianist!
The Rocker-U Interv-U:
Part 1: Standard Questions
Tell us about your journey into short track - how did you get started in the sport and where have you trained?
I started roller skating when I was 3 years old in California and grew into inline skating at age 7. I then picked up short track when I moved to Silver Spring, MD at age 8. I began speedskating on ice in Wheaton MD, then moved to Southern CA my senior year of High School. I'm currently in Pittsburgh PA.
What are the highlights of your skating career so far?
Making the Jr. World team - I ranked 38th at jr. world championships, and I'm the 2010 Intermediate men's national champion.
What's the worst skating injury you've ever had?
Severely slicing my left thigh in November 2008, requiring surgery - 60 stitches and 40 staples.
What was the lowest or most difficult moment in your ST career and how did you overcome it?
Deciding whether or not to continue after my injury - physical therapy was difficult both mentally and physically. I kept my head up and with the Olympic dream in mind I continued with my training.
Where is your favorite place to compete?
Jr. World Championships - Taipei, Taiwan. Most memorable because it was the first time I went out of the US to compete. The scenery and the experience of racing with other countries was exciting.
What's the funniest (or craziest) thing you've ever seen happen on the ice?
Simon Cho pivoting on his head! He leaned super far forward and used his helmet to pivot. Meaning he touched it to the ice. This is very difficult and risky but looks super cool.
What do you like to do when you're not skating?
I like to play piano, guitar, ping pong, and PS3
When you're competing away from home, what do you miss the most while you're gone?
My bed
What are your goals over the next few years?
Make a World Team
What do you see yourself doing long-term after your skating career is over?
Owning my own business
Part 2: Just For Fun
Quick Fire:
Soup or Salad? Soup
Movies: Action/Adventure or Romantic Comedy? Action/Adventure
Hip Hop or Rock? Hip Hop
Easter or Thanksgiving? Easter
Sunsets or Sunrises? Sunsets
Mountains or Beach? Beach
A Million Dollars or A Million Hours? A Million Dollars
NASCAR or Formula 1? Formula 1
Top Bunk or Bottom? Top Bunk
Favorites:
Summer Olympic Sport? Track & Field
School Subject? Psychology
Restaurant Chain? Olive Garden
Vegetable? Zucchini
Color? Blue
Random Just-For-Fun Questions:
What is your most memorable Christmas present? Magic Bullet
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