X-Women soccer defender/midfielder Bobbie Martin is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Bobbie recently completed her second year with the X-Women and is a Science student from Ottawa, Ont.
Nickname: Bobs
What brought you to StFX?
I wanted to go to school on the east coast or the west coast. When it came time to decide I realized my visit to StFX was by far the best. No other school was like StFX, everyone was so friendly and I loved the spirit of the school.
What has been your best moment in a StFX uniform so far?
Beating CBU in my first year, it was extremely exciting
One thing I cannot live without is…?
Hiking, I love the outdoors!
If I could have super-hero powers I would…?
Definitely fly
My biggest pet peeve is…?
People who chew their food loud
My dream vacation destination is…?
New Zealand
My dream job is…?
To be honest I am not too sure yet, a Pediatrician would be amazing though!
Tell us one thing that fans may not know about you?
When I was in grade 12 I was not sure if I wanted to play university soccer. I made the decision to play on the plane ride to X and I made the best decision!
FAVORITES:
1. Past-time/hobby: I love to sing and play the guitar
2. Food: Ice cream
3. Website: National Geographic
4. TV show: Friends
5. Movie: Love Actually
6. Actor/Actress: Meryl Streep
7. Singer/Band: Van Morrison
8. Sport (other than your own): Speed skating
9. Pro sports team: Sense
10. Pro sports athlete: Clara Hughes