ATHLETE OF THE WEEK FERMAN MIRZAEV, FAIRMONT
Name: Ferman Mirzaev School: Fairmont Grade: Senior
Age :18
Sports: Wrestling
Claim to fame/honors: Won Greater Western Ohio Conference and sectional titles at 175 pounds, raising his record to 40-4; last year was GWOC runner-up and district qualifier
Bet you didn’t know: I can speak three languages.
Words I live by: I’m not the biggest, I’m not the strongest, but I’m damn sure the toughest.
Toughest opponent: Edward Neitenbach from Medina Buckeye
Biggest influence: Muhammad Ali
What’s on my bedroom walls: Medals and posters about wrestling
When I’m bored I like to: Spend time with my friends or watch movies
Favorite movie: “The Maze Runner” (1,2 and 3)
Favorite TV show: “Money Heist”
Favorite musical artist: Drake
I can’t live without: My family and friends
I can live without: My phone
Event I’d like to attend: NCAA wrestling championships
Favorite book: “Gym Candy”
Favorite home-cooked meal: Turkish Manti
Favorite restaurant: Masha Grill
Favorite smell: Black Ice Favorite cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios
Store where I’d like to shopping spree: Nike Outlet
I’d love to trade places: Elon Musk
Whose mind would I like to read: Andrew Tate
Place where I’d love to travel: Japan and Switzerland
Favorite school subject: World history
Favorite athlete: RBY (Roman Bravo Young) Favorite team: Penn State Favorite Olympic Sport: Wrestling
Something in the world I’d like to change: World hunger and racism
Favorite sports moment: Winning sectionals
Best thing about wrestling: Winning
In 10 years, I hope to be: A businessman