Theo Pardike
Athlete Bio#
| Nickname |
Theo
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|---|---|
| Twitter Name | |
| Birthplace * |
Salt Lake City, Utah
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| Current Hometown * |
Edmonds, Washington
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| Height/ Weight |
5' 11"/82Kg
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| Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) * |
One brother, one mom, and one dad
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| What age did you start karate? * |
10 Years old
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| What style of karate do you do? * |
Shitoyru
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| What's your favorite food? * |
Pizza
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| What type of music do you listen to? * |
Rock/Rap
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| What is your favorite music group or artist? * |
Eminem
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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? * |
Yes, one cat
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| What is your pets name? * |
Kitty
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| Do you have any hidden talents? * |
I can juggle and good ice skater
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| How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? * |
40 hours
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| How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? * |
I have made the team as an alternate 3 times in 14-15 male elite kumite +70Kg, 16-17 male elite kumite +76Kg, and 16-17 male elite kumite +76Kg.
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| Who is your favorite superhero? * |
Batman
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| Who is your hero in real life? Why? * |
Wayne Gretzky is my real life hero because he was able to do amazing things and was an incredible athlete. He had his eyes focused on what he wanted as a little kid and went through with it all the way and became the best and I admire that he was able to stay so committed to his goals for so long.
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| Hobbies * |
Draw/art, hockey, driving, and video games
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| Favorite Quote * |
"You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else" Albert Einstein
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| Biggest Win. Why? * |
My biggest win was my second year as a squirt in hockey, our team got first place in every tournament. This is my biggest win because we had a perfect season and were able to come together as a team.
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| What do you love about competition? * |
What I love about competition is that I like to be challenged and if I get beat I want to work and try and to do better than the last I competed. It's always a good feeling to know you did better than last time.
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| Favorite way to relax? * |
Lay down and listen to music.
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| Where do you get your inspiration from? * |
I get my inspiration from my coach and my parents.
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