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"Goose"

Gustav Detter is the 2011 Swedish National Champion. He played his college squash at Trinity College, where he was a four time All-American. Gustav won the Skillman Award, which is presented to a college senior who displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout his college career.

Q & A with Gustav:

You are the Swedish National Champion? Please tell us about winning that tournament.
I trained extremely hard for this event and to be able to win the tournament in front of family and friends meant the world to me. I owe so much to Bernardo Samper for helping me achieve this goal!

Where were you born?
Malmoe, Sweden

When did you start playing squash?
I started playing squash when I was 12 years old.

Did you ever play other sports at a high level?
I played tons of hockey before I picked up the squash racquet.

Why did you choose to play squash professionally?
Love to compete and play squash at a high-level.

Why did you choose PST?
PST enables me to get quality matches against top-notch players; most of the tournaments are on the weekends.

Age? 24

Single/ married? Girlfriend

Where do you live now?  Greenwich, CT

What part of your game do you take the most pride in?
Court coverage

What part of your game are working to improve?
Basically everything.

Who is your favorite opponent?
Randy Lim, senior at Trinity College.

Who is your least favorite opponent?
Johan Detter, sophmore at Trinity College.

What do you think of Point Every Rally (no-let squash)?
I like it! The no-let-squash makes the game more fluid; the player and spectator enjoy it more.

Do you smoke? No

Drink? Yes

Do you avoid certain foods? No

What do you eat for breakfast? Oatmeal