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Laura Gil Collado (Murcia, 1992), Murcia player of Perfumerías Avenida de Salamanca and the Spanish Basketball Selection, are now in Murcia to take a break from the competitions and take their first exams of the Degree in Psychology at distance in the University Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM).

In addition, tonight will receive the award for best sportsman Murcia of 2016, an award that will collect in person at the gala organized by the Association of the Sports Press of the Region of Murcia.

For Laura, it is an honor for Murcia to take into account the great year she has completed: "I am very moved by the fact that I am recognized at home and able to do it close to my people."

In his case, the APDRM has had it easy.

The silver in Rio 16 is an undeniable argument: "I'm still not entirely aware of what has been achieved this year. Put you to think and know that you have an Olympic medal at home and know the way we did it in very beautiful"

Despite her youth and the years ahead that remain in the elite of the sport, Laura Gil is aware that she should not leave aside her studies and her academic background.

Therefore, considering that a University of their land is the one that most bets on the training of elite athletes has made it easier to decide to take the step of combining studies and high level sport: The work of UCAM with all athletes is very important because it is helping us to train ourselves. The sports career lasts a few years and from there begins a more normal life for which we have to be prepared. I think it's something that can help everyone and that's why I chose this race. "

And after taking stock of a magical year, the pivot Murcia is clear that in 2017 we must overcome: "Now I want to keep growing. I am 24 years old and there are many things to improve. The Queen and the League and try to get into the Final Four of the Euroleague.In summer we will have the European with the Selection in which we will try to play a good role.

PHOTO: Raúl Pelegrín

Source: UCAM