CHICAGO--Gabriel Beutel is a freshman on the Scarlet Hawks men's swimming & diving team. Learn more about the mechanical engineering major from Grayslake, Illinois!
FAVORITES
Road Trip: Northwest
Professional Athlete: Michael Phelps
Professional Team: USA Olympic Swim Team
Pastime: Blacksmithing
College Course: MMAE 100
Prized Possession: Longbow
TV Show: Mcgivar
Book: Harry Potter
Food: Bacon
Movie: Hobbits
Restaurant: Culvers
Vacation Spot: Boundary Waters
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose Illinois Tech: I really liked the engineering program and small size.
Strength/Weakness: Dedication/Breathing
Game Day Ritual: Deep breathing
Most Memorable Athletic Moment: My coach's face when I showed up to practice the day after a terrible bike accident and couldn't walk.
Pet Peeve: Late arrival
Biggest Fear: Being unable to do something.
My First Job: Swim Coach
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Michael Phelps
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I am a skilled archer
Best Player I've Ever Played Against: Fourth-fastest USA Olympic 100 fly time.
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: No breathing problems
Something I Never Leave Home Without: Keys
Advice to a Young Athlete: Dedicate yourself to your sport and give it all you can.
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Skydiving
Influences On My Athletic Career: My coach
Post-Illinois Tech Plans: Work as a product developer.