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Cheryl Lynn GUDINAS
One of most dominant female players to ever play the game, she is very disciplined and mentally tough. Her execution of all shots is the best on the tour.
DATE OF BIRTH: May 11, 1967
PLACE OF BIRTH: Chicago, Illinois
HOMETOWN: Lisle, Illinois

OCCUPATION: Student/Racquetball Instructor
EMPLOYER: Wheaton Sport Center, Glass Court Swim & Fitness

HIGH SCHOOL: Downer's Grove North
COLLEGE: Illinois Benedictine
GRADUATED: 1994
MAJOR: Nutrition/Physical Education

HEIGHT: 5-10 
YEAR STARTED RB: 1983
SPORTS/HOBBIES: A major Chicago Bulls fan, horseback riding

HONORS & AWARDS: 1993-94 WPRA Most Improved Player
1999 USRA Female Athlete of the Year
2000 USRA Female Athlete of the Year
2001 USRA Female Athlete of the Year

PROFESSIONAL RECORD:
Year Event/Site Finish
2003 -- LPRA Rosarito Beach, Mexico -- 1st
2003 -- LPRA Charlotte, N.C. -- 1st
2003 -- 2002-2003 LPRA Final Season Ranking -- 1st
2003 -- LPRA Pro Nationals, Phoenix, AZ -- 1st
2003 -- LPRA Saskatoon -- 1st
2003 -- LPRA Baltimore, Md. -- 1st
2003 -- LPRA Nashville, Tenn. -- 1st
2003 -- LPRA San Diego, Calif. -- 1st
2003 -- LPRA Cincinnati, Ohio -- 2nd
2002 -- LPRA Denver, Colo. -- 2nd
2002 -- Choice Hotels U.S. OPEN, Memphis, Tenn. -- 1st
2002 -- Lynmar Classic Pro-Am, Colorado Springs, Colo. -- 1st
2002 -- LPRA Albuquerque, N.M. -- Semifinalist
2002 -- LPRA Charlotte, N.C. -- 1st
2002 -- LPRA Rosarito Beach, Mexico -- 1st

2001-2002 LPRA Final Season Ranking: 1st
2002 LPRA McLean, Va. 1st/singles
2002 LPRA Pro-Nationals, Fountain Valley, Calif. 1st/singles
2002 LPRA San Diego, Calif. 1st/singles
2002 LPRA Minneapolis, Minn. 1st/singles
2002 LPRA Chicago, Ill. 1st/singles
2002 LPRA Rosarito Beach, Mexico Semifinalist/singles
2001 LPRA Denver, Colo. Quarterfinalist/singles
2001 LPRA Saskatoon, Canada 1st/singles
2001 Hilton U.S. OPEN Semifinalist/singles
2001 LPRA Colorado Springs, Colo. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Albuquerque, N.M. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Charlotte, N.C. 1st/singles
2001 2000-2001 LPRA Final Season Ranking 1st
2001 Pro-Nationals, Las Vegas, Nev. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Chicago, Ill. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Minneapolis, Minn. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Watertown, N.Y. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Rosarito Beach, Mexico Semifinalist/singles

2001 2000-2001 LPRA Final Season Ranking: 1st
2001 Pro-Nationals, Las Vegas, Nev. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Chicago, Ill. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Minneapolis, Minn. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Watertown, N.Y. 1st/singles
2001 LPRA Rosarito Beach, Mexico Semifinalist/singles
2000 Coca-Cola Classic, Denver, Colo. 2nd/singles
2000 Hilton U.S. OPEN, Memphis, Tenn. Semifinalist/singles
2000 Lynmar Classic Pro-Am, Colorado Springs, Colo. Semifinalist/singles
2000 New Mexico Pro-Am, Albuquerque, N.M. 1st/singles
2000 1999-2000 WIRT Finals Season Ranking 2nd
2000 U.S. West Tournament of Champions, Portland, Ore. 1st/singles
2000 Bud Lite Pro-Nationals, Las Vegas, Nev. 2nd/singles
1999 Medical Supplies Pro-Am, Lakewood, Colo. 2nd/singles
1999 Promus U.S. OPEN Championships, Memphis, Tenn. Semifinalist/singles
1999 New Mexico Pro-Am, Albuquerque, N.M. 2nd/singles
1999 WIRT Final Ranking 2nd
1999 US West Tournament of Champions, Portland, Ore. Semifinalist/singles
1999 Bud Light Pro Nationals, Las Vegas, Nev. Quarterfinalist/singles
1999 Berglund Automotive Pro-Am, Roanoke, Va. 2nd/singles
1999 Chrysler Plymouth Pro-Am, Chalfont, Pa. 2nd/singles
1998 Flu Central Pro-Am, Lakewood, Colo. Semifinalist/singles
1998 3rd Promus U.S. OPEN Championships, Memphis, Tenn. Quarterfinalist/singles
1998 Maryland Pro-Am, Baltimore, Md. Semifinalist/singles
1998 WIRT 1997-98 Final Season Ranking 4th
1998 Spalding WIRT Tournament of Champions, Portland, Ore. 2nd/singles
1998 WIRT Pro Nationals, Las Vegas, Nev. Quarterfinalist/singles
1998 Metro New York City Open, Rockville Centre, N.Y. Semifinalist/singles
1997 Promus Hotels U.S. OPEN Championships, Memphis, Tenn. Semifinalist/singles
1997 RAD Athletics Annapolis Pro-Am, Annapolis, Md. 2nd/singles
1997 WIRT 1996-97 Final Season Ranking 2nd
Ektelon NFS Shoe Bonus Pool 2nd
1997 RAD Tournament of Champions, Portland, Ore. 2nd/singles
1997 Bay 101 WIRT World Championships, Milpitas, Calif. Semifinalist/singles
1997 Crystal City WIRT Pro-Am, Arlington, Va. 1st/singles
1997 Foxwoods WIRT Pro Nationals, Las Vegas, Nev. Semifinalist/singles

1997 Future Cellular SBBS WIRT Pro-Am, Columbus, Ohio 2nd/singles
1997 Berglund Automotive Roanoke Pro-Am, Roanoke, Va. Semifinalist/singles
1997 AJB Auto Service/Chrysler-Plymouth Grand Slam, Chalfont, Pa. 2nd/singles
1996 RAD Athletics Super Series, Lakewood, Colo. 2nd/singles
1996 Promus Hotel Corporation U.S. OPEN, Memphis, Tenn. 2nd/singles
1996 All-Sport WIRT Championships, Baltimore, Md. 2nd/singles
1996 WIRT Pro-Am, Canoga Park, Calif. 2nd/singles
1996 Annapolis Pro-Am, Annapolis, Md. 2nd/singles
1996 WIRT 1995-96 Final Season Ranking 2nd
1996 RAD Athletics WIRT Tourney of Champions, Portland, Ore. 2nd/singles
1996 WIRT Pro Am, Houston, Texas 2nd/singles
1996 Foxwoods WIRT Pro Nationals, Las Vegas, Nev. 2nd/singles
1996 Annapolis Open, Annapolis, Md. 2nd/singles
1996 WIRT Grand Slam, Chalfont, Pa. 2nd/singles
1996 WIRT Pro Stop, Manchester, N.H. Rnd of 16/singles
1995 AllSport WIRT Championships, Baltimore, Md. 1st/doubles w/Gould
1995 AllSport WIRT Championships, Baltimore, Md. 2nd/singles
1995 Bala Pro-Am, Canoga Park, Calif. Semifinalist/singles
1995 WPRA 1994-95 Final Season Ranking 4th
1995 AllSport WPRA National Championships, Baltimore, Md. Semifinalist/singles
1995 AllSport WPRA National Championships, Baltimore, Md. Semis/doubles w/Russell
1995 WPRA Pro Stop, Syracuse, N.Y. Quarterfinalist/singles
1995 WPRA Pro Stop, Tysons Corner, Va. Semifinalist/singles
1994 WPRA Grand Slam, Baltimore, Md. 2nd/singles
1994 IRT/WPRA Pro Mixed Doubles, Baltimore, Md. Quarterfinalist w/Cherry
1994 WPRA 1993-94 Final Season Ranking 4th
Penn Pro Series Bonus Pool 4th
1994 Pizza Hut Racquetball Challenge, Atlanta, Ga. Quarterfinalist/singles
1994 WPRA Diet Pepsi National Championships, Baltimore, Md. Quarterfinalist/singles
1994 WPRA Diet Pepsi National Championships, Baltimore, Md. Qtrs/doubles w/Russell
1994 WPRA Pro Stop, Chattanooga, Tenn. Semifinalist/singles
1994 Valentine's Open, Mayfield, Pa. Semifinalist/singles
1994 WPRA Grand Slam, Philadelphia Semifinalist/singles
1993 WPRA Pro Stop, Syracuse Quarterfinalist/singles
1993 WPRA 1992-93 Final Season Ranking 14th
1993 WPRA Diet Pepsi Pro National Championships, Baltimore, Md. Rnd of 16/singles
1993 WPRA Grand Slam, Philadelphia, Pa. Rnd of 16/singles
1992 WPRA 1991-92 Final Season Ranking 24th
1992 WPRA Diet Pepsi Nationals, Baltimore, Md. Rnd of 32/singles
1992 WPRA Grand Slam, Philadelphia, Pa. Rnd of 16/singles
1992 Pizza Hut Racquetball Challenge, Atlanta, Ga. Rnd of 32/singles
1991 WPRA Diet Pepsi Nationals, Baltimore, Md. Rnd of 16/singles
1991 WPRA Diet Pepsi Nationals, Baltimore, Md. Qtrs/dbls w/Russell


USRA TITLES:
2002 IRF 11th World Championships, San Juan Puerto Rico 1st/Women's Singles
2002 IRF 11th World Championships, San Juan Puerto Rico 1st/Overall Team
2002 IRF 11th World Championships, San Juan Puerto Rico 1st/Women's Team
2002 Ektelon 35th U.S. National Singles Championships 1st/Women's Open singles

2001 Ektelon 33rd U.S. National Doubles Championships 1st/Women's Open w/Russell
2001 Ektelon 34th U.S. National Singles Championships 1st/Women's Singles
2001 14th Tournament of the Americas, San Pedro Sula, Honduras 1st/Women's Singles
2001 14th Tournament of the Americas, San Pedro Sula, Honduras 1st/Women's Team
2001 14th Tournament of the Americas, San Pedro Sula, Honduras 1st/Overall Team
2000 Ektelon U.S. National Doubles Championships 4th/Mixed Open w/Lowe
2000 IRF 10th World Championships 1st/Women's Singles
2000 Ektelon 33rd U.S. National Singles Championships 1st/Women's Open

1999 Ektelon 32nd U.S. National Doubles Championships 3rd/Wmn's Open w/Bailey
1999 Ektelon 32nd U.S. National Doubles Championships 2nd/Mixed Open w/Lowe
1999 13th Pan American Games, Winnipeg, Canada 1st/Women's Singles
1999 Ektelon 32nd U.S. National Singles Championships 1st/Women's Open
1999 13th Tournament of the Americas, Baja California, Mexico 2nd/Women's singles
1999 13th Tournament of the Americas, Baja California, Mexico 1st/Women's team - USA
1999 13th Tournament of the Americas, Baja California, Mexico 1st/Overall team - USA
1998 Ektelon 31st U.S. National Doubles Championships Qtr/Wm Open w/Stoffregen
1998 Ektelon IX IRF World Championships, Bolivia 4th/Women's Gold singles
1998 Ektelon IX IRF World Championships, Bolivia 1st/Women's team - USA
1998 Ektelon IX IRF World Championships, Bolivia 1st/Overall team - USA
1998 Ektelon 31st U.S. National Singles Championships 3rd/Women's Open
1998 Pan American Games Trials, Winnipeg, Canada 2nd/Women's singles
1998 Pan American Games Trials, Winnipeg, Canada 1st/Women's team - USA
1998 Pan American Games Trials, Winnipeg, Canada 1st/Overall team - USA
1997 Ektelon 30th U.S. National Singles Championships 2nd/Women's Open
1997 PARC 11th Tournament of the Americas, Chihuahua, Mex. 1st/Women's Open singles
1997 PARC 11th Tournament of the Americas, Chihuahua, Mex. 1st/Overall - Team USA
1996 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships 1st/Wmn's Open w/Gould
1996 Ektelon VIII IRF World Championships, Phoenix, Ariz. 2nd/Women's Gold singles
1996 Ektelon VIII IRF World Championships, Phoenix, Ariz. 1st/Women's Team - USA
1996 Ektelon VIII IRF World Championships, Phoenix, Ariz. 1st/World Cup - USA
1996 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 2nd/Women's Open
1996 PARC 10th Tournament of the Americas, Cali, Colombia 1st/W's Gold dbls w/Gould
1996 PARC 10th Tournament of the Americas, Cali, Colombia 1st/Overall Team - USA

1995 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships 1st/Wmn's Open w/Gould
1995 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships Qtrs/Mxd Open w/Johnson
1995 U.S. Olympic Festival, Colorado Springs, Colo. 1st/Women's Open singles
1995 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 3rd/Women's Open
1995 Pan American Games, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2nd/Women's Gold singles
1995 Pan American Games, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1st/Women's team - USA
1995 Pan American Games, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1st/Overall team - USA
1994 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships 1st/Women's 25+ w/Russell
1994 IRF VII World Championships, San Luis Potosi, Mexico 1st/World Cup - USA
1994 IRF VII World Championships, San Luis Potosi, Mexico 1st/Women's Team - USA
1994 IRF VII World Championships, San Luis Potosi, Mexico 3rd/Women's Gold singles
1994 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 3rd/Women's Open
1994 U.S. Olympic Festival, St. Louis, Mo. 1st/Women's Open singles
1994 PARC IX Tournament of the Americas, Buenos Aires, ARG 1st/Women's Gold singles
1994 PARC IX Tournament of the Americas, Buenos Aires, ARG 1st/Overall Team - USA
1993 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships Qtrs/Wmn Open w/Russell
1993 U.S. Olympic Festival, San Antonio, Texas 1st/Women's Open singles
1993 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships Rnd of 16/Women's Open
1993 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 1st/Women's 19+
1992 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships Qtrs/Wmn Open w/Russell
1992 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships Qtrs/Mxd Open w/Johnson
1992 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships Rnd of 16/Women's Open
1992 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 1st/Women's 19+
1991 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships Qtrs/Wmn Open w/Russell
1991 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Doubles Championships Qtrs/Mxd Open w/Johnson
1991 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 1st/Women's 19+
1991 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships Rnd of 16/Women's Open
1990 Ektelon AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 4th/Women's 19+

1989 U.S. Olympic Festival, Oklahoma City, Okla. 3rd/East Team
1989 AARA U.S. National Singles Championships Rnd of 16/Women's Open
1989 AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 3rd/Women's 19+
1988 AARA U.S. National Singles Championships 2nd/Women's 19+
1988 AARA U.S. National Singles Championships Rnd of 16/Women's Open


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