Athlete of The Week: George Gowdy ’23
- Class year? 2023
- Where are you from? Walpole NH, All dirt roads lead to Walpole
- Favorite food? My mom’s chili
- How long have you been running? Since 4th grade
- Why did you choose St. Lawrence? I really liked the community at SLU. I also wanted to go to school in a rural area, and thought Canton was amazing. It’s gorgeous no matter what time of year.
- What is your favorite team memory? Running Seven Springs freshman year. It’s one of those workouts you could never do by yourself. Hard workouts really show how important it is to have a group of teammates that support you when you face really steep challenges.
- What is your favorite St. Lawrence memory? Living on the Sustainability Farm last summer was an awesome way to experience Canton. It was a great spot to live and learn.
- What is your favorite part of being a collegiate athlete? Having a tight-knit group of friends that work hard and have a lot of fun. We do everything together. I have built friendships that will last for years to come.
- What is your least favorite part of being a collegiate athlete? Having a fire mullet… oh wait, is that a bad thing?
- Fun fact? I can milk a cow by hand. Wouldn’t be from Walpole if I couldn’t.