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Michael Gaulton is one of North America’s rising handball stars, capable of competing against the very best in the sport. Gaulton’s physical strength and height enables him to hit the ball with extreme power with both hands from any position on the court, enabling him to constantly pressure his opponents. Look for this Canadian prodigy to make his mark on the R48 in the near future, but first, MG has to tackle the WPH Rapid Fire Challenge.
Michael Gaulton WPH Rapid Fire Challenge
- Best city to play: Tucson, AZ
- Who is your toughest opponent: Sam Esser
- Fastest person in handball: Killian Carroll
- Who is the hardest hitter in handball: Sean Lenning
- Best server in handball: Killian Carroll
- Best off-hand in handball: Andy Nett
- Handball hero: Paul Brady
- Favorite court: University of Minnesota
- Player with the best offense: Sean Lenning
- Player with the best defense: David Chapman
- Most satisfying tournament victory: Winning 19U doubles at the Junior Nationals
- Most disappointing loss: Losing tiebreaker to Coleman McGrath at the Collegiate Nationals
- Most important title to win: All of them
- Favorite doubles partner: Ryan Bowler
- Longest match you ever played: Junior Nationals 19U doubles final
- Favorite sport besides handball: Hockey
- Favorite tournament (ever): Simple Green U.S. Open – I loved getting to see the three-wall, one-wall, and four-wall at the same venue
- Best match you’ve ever played: Match with Coleman McGrath at the collegiate nationals
- Best match you’ve ever watched: Killian Carroll vs. Paul Brady at the 2017 USHA Nationals
- Title you’d most like to win: a pro stop
- Favorite sport to play besides handball: Lifting
- Favorite athlete (any sport): Paul Brady
- What is your favorite book: American Sniper
- What is your favorite movie: 8 Below
- What your favorite tv show: Breaking Bad
- Most important shot in handball: Pass shot
- Your best shot: 3-Wall Wrap
- Legend you’d most like to play in his prime: Paul Brady
- Best Fans in Handball: Family, coaches, and teammates
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer