A total of Eighteen (18) athletes will represent Bermuda at the XX Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23rd to August 3rd, 2014.
Today www.islandstats.com begins a Spotlight on an athlete that will be vying for Medals at the Games. We begin with Squash player Micah Franklin.
Name: Micah Franklin
Date of Birth: 09/02/1992
Q. What is something many people don’t know about you?
A. I'm color blind.
Q. How did you first get involved in Squash?
A. Through my school which was right next door to the local squash club.
Q. Did you have a particular Squash idol?
A. Amr Shabana
Q. When did you realize that you wanted Compete Internationally?
A. Ever since juniors in the u15 age group
Q. Which do you feel needs the most improvement?
A. Dedication to my training
Q. Which do you feel needs the most improvement?
A. My decision making on court
Q. What one moment in your Sport to date are you most proud of?
A. Winning my first National title in March 2014
Q. What are your goals for the rest of 2014?
A. To break into the world top 150 and become top 3 in the Caribbean
Q. Can you give an insight into an average week of training for you?
A. 5 or 6 days a week between 2-4 a day of either court time, fitness training, and strength and stability
Q. Is this your first Commonwealth Games?
A. This is my first Commonwealth Games
Q. What do you do when you’re not taking part in Squash?
A. When not taking part in Squash I will be watching a supporting the other Bermudian Athletes
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