20 QUESTIONS WITH... Sarah Hildebrandt
Sarah Hildebrandt is one of the top young women’s freestyle wrestlers in the United States. Hildebrandt, 21, placed second at the 2014 U.S. World Team
Trials at 55 kg/121 lbs., and she’s continued to wrestle at a high level this season. A women’s college national champion for King University, Hildebrandt is coming off a gold-medal performance at the Pan American Championships in Santiago, Chile. Hildebrandt also placed second at the Dave Schultz Memorial
and third at the Bill Farrell International this season. Hildebrandt, an Indiana native, took time out of her busy schedule to answer 20 Questions for USA Wrestler: 1. Favorite movie? Hot Rod 2. Favorite TV show? Can I replace favorite TV Show with favorite video game? I
don't watch a lot of TV, but I play A LOT of Final Fantasy. 3. What do you listen to before you compete? A lot of rap, as well as some Tool and Chiodos. I also throw in
some chill music to keep me calm. I try not to get over hyped. 4. Favorite food when not watching your weight? I absolutely love french fries... with mayo. 5. Favorite sport other than wrestling? Soccer 6. Favorite athlete to watch in another sport? Peyton Manning 7. Favorite wrestler and why? Drew Hildebrandt. I've watched my little brother wrestle his
entire life and no other wrestler inspires me like he does. He is a straight monster and has the biggest heart. 8. Best piece of advice you've received? To believe in myself even when no one else does. 9. What kind of advice would you give a young wrestler? First and foremost, remember to truly enjoy the time you
spend wrestling. But something I think a lot of wrestlers should keep in mind is that it's worth all the sacrifices. Everything we sacrifice to do what we do... it's worth it. So keep grinding! 10. Best moment as a wrestler so far? I would have to say winning our first team national champi-
onship at King. We worked so hard, and nothing compares to reaching your goals with your entire team. 11. Name three people you would love to invite to dinner? Harry Potter, Patrick Rothfuss, and Carl Sagan. 12. What is one thing you are afraid of? Squirrels. I have been viciously attacked twice. 13. How did you become involved in wrestling? I watched my brothers wrestle for years. Eventually, my mid-
dle school coach asked me if I wanted to wrestle because they didn't have someone small enough to wrestle at 75 pounds. 14. How were you able to adjust to the Senior level? I started wrestling Senior-level tournaments when I was really
young. I got my butt kicked for years, which I think ended up helping me in the long run. College was also a huge help. Training at King allowed me to get a ton of wrestling in and start improving to make the transition to the Senior level. 15. Any idea what you will do when you stop competing? I want to plan weddings! I love a good celebration and being the planner of a good time seems like so much fun.
Sarah Hildebrandt is ranked No. 2 in the United States in women’s freestyle at 55 kg/121 lbs. Larry Slater photo.
16. What is the best part about wrestling for King? My teammates. I loved working out and living with a group of
people who have so much drive and determination. We are a silly group, so things were always fun. 17. What are your goals for international wrestling? I want to be Olympic champion and World champion. 18. Coolest place you've traveled to and why? Thailand! The fruit changed my life, the place is beautiful, and
an elephant actually picked me up with its trunk! Such a rad place. 19. What do you like about the international style of wrestling? I love wrestling overseas. Possibly because there are always
fresh new looks. It can definitely be different from how we wres- tle over here and presents new challenges. 20. Funniest girl on the team and why? Jenna Burkert. I'm certain she could make anyone on the
planet laugh. I'm still not quite sure why she isn't Vine famous. In due time, in due time.
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