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Checking in with Duke Wrestling: Jonah Niesenbaum
5/20/2020 11:00:00 AM | Wrestling
DURHAM, N.C. – GoDuke.com recently caught up with freshman wrestler Jonah Niesenbaum to see how he adjusted to life away from Durham.
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Niesenbaum garnered two of his three wins on the year late in the season, including a thrilling 5-2 decision-win over Robert Scherer of Virginia. The Allentown, Pa., native also registered a 17-4 major decision win over Presbyterian's Montgomery Mills during his second ever career bout.
Where are you now?
"Currently I am in Allentown Pennsylvania, where I grew up."
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What are you doing to stay active?
"I have been running trails, hiking, and lifting weights."
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What was your favorite memory from this season?
"My favorite memory from the season was when Ben (Anderson) and Mason (Eaglin) got back-to-back pins against Virginia - Lots of energy!"
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What do you miss most about being at Duke?
"I miss my teammates, the weight room, and West Union food - especially Sazón. I really just can't wait to be back on campus."
What is one thing you're going to do once you get back to Durham?
"When I get back to campus, the first thing I am going to do is hug my boys."
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Have you picked up any new hobbies since not being at school?
"Since being home, I have been working on my 1999 Jeep Wrangler. I have been learning a lot about basic car mechanics."
For more information on Duke wrestling, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeWres".
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Niesenbaum garnered two of his three wins on the year late in the season, including a thrilling 5-2 decision-win over Robert Scherer of Virginia. The Allentown, Pa., native also registered a 17-4 major decision win over Presbyterian's Montgomery Mills during his second ever career bout.
Where are you now?
"Currently I am in Allentown Pennsylvania, where I grew up."
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What are you doing to stay active?
"I have been running trails, hiking, and lifting weights."
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What was your favorite memory from this season?
"My favorite memory from the season was when Ben (Anderson) and Mason (Eaglin) got back-to-back pins against Virginia - Lots of energy!"
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What do you miss most about being at Duke?
"I miss my teammates, the weight room, and West Union food - especially Sazón. I really just can't wait to be back on campus."
What is one thing you're going to do once you get back to Durham?
"When I get back to campus, the first thing I am going to do is hug my boys."
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Have you picked up any new hobbies since not being at school?
"Since being home, I have been working on my 1999 Jeep Wrangler. I have been learning a lot about basic car mechanics."
For more information on Duke wrestling, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeWres".
#GoDuke
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