Cheryl Hughes
Athlete Bio#
Hometown
Mount Airy, MD
Name: Cheryl Hughes
Hometown (City, State): Mt. Airy, MD
Current Residence (City, State): Colorado Springs, CO
Birthdate: Aug 27, 1987 Birthplace (City, State): Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Height: 5’8” Weight: 135 lb
Current Coach: Rochelle Persson, Tracey Powers
High School Attended with location: Glenelg High School, Glenelg MD
Year of Graduation: 2005
Sports You Competed in While in High School/ University (include number of years):
College Attended: University of Maryland Year of Graduation: 2009
Major: B.S in Psychology
College Attended: University of Colorado Colorado Springs Year of Graduation: 2018
Major: MA in Counseling and Human Services
Hobbies: Anything outdoors; hiking with my dog, skiing, trail running, yoga, riding my horse, hanging out with friends and family
Something Unique Others May Not Know About You: I have been in the US Army since 2005; served as an Active Duty Service Member for 11 years, and am currently a Military Intelligence Captain, Company Commander in the US Army Reserves.
Favorite Foods: Avocados, crab, and sushi
Favorite Athlete: Kara Goucher, Marilyn Little, Mia Hamm
Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman
Favorite Music: Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Classical
Favorite Country Visited for Competition: N/A
MAJOR PENTATHLON COMPETITION RESULTS
2018 World Cup Qualifier #2 - 5th place finisher
2018 World Cup Qualifier #3 - 8th place finisher
2017 Nationals - 8th place finisher
2017 Colorado Regional Trial - 6th place finisher