AN ATHLETE ON THE RUNWAY: 20 y/o and SEXY SETH KUHLMAN

Seth Kuhlman, by Greg Vaughan
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Twenty year old Seth Kuhlman's inner arm tattoo reads: "God's Appointed Warrior" . Inspired by his namesake in the Bible, it forecasts his Olympic speed journey from accomplished athlete to future supermodel.

"God's Appointed Warrior": Seth Kuhlman, by Rick Day
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According to Kuhlman, "the stars aligned" when he heard a radio announcement for an open talent in Scottsdale, Arizona,- he received the most callbacks and had his choice of agency. Kuhlman's immersion in the industry has been a sudden and welcome challenge for the Athlete. "i stepped in with the big dogs in New York City. Kuhlman says. "It's sink or swim and I'm learning every day."

Seth Kuhlman, Model
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Seth Kuhlman, by Greg Vaughan
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Throughout his life Kuhlman was told of his modeling potential, but in stead focused on team sports such as football and baseball with enormous success. Drafted out of high school for the Junior Olympics in baseball and earning full football scholarships for college, Kuhlman harbored a desire to become an actor. 3Everyone in the part of America i4m from is trying to be in professional sports. Modeling and acting are competitive, and a lot of people grow up wanting it but don't feel it's tangible."

Seth Kuhlman, by Rick Day
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Seth Kuhlman, by Rick Day
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Kuhlman compares competition on the field with his new frontier. "I'm used to it. It does not intimidate me. I've played the highest level in sports. I want to be the best." His fighting spirit endures through his strict workout routine. Training with the same trainer, a former navy seal, since eight grade, his workout consists of a series of explosive lifted and high repetition snatches.

 

Seth Kuhlman, by Rick Day
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Seth Kuhlman, by Rick Day
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Since he no longer bulks up for competition, Kuhlman lost fifteen pounds of muscle, transforming his physique from athlete to that lithe professional model. "Before, I filled out my clothes a lot more. You feel like an alpha male.3 he laments. Immediately he backs up with an optimistic confession: 3It's a lot easier. I get to eat like a human. No more protein shakes."

Seth Kuhlman, model
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Seth Kuhlman, by Rick Day
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A typical day of recreation consists of jujitsu (Kuhlman claims it is just for fun, it's only a technique class") followed by running. Not one to laze about, Kuhlman's regime is supplemented with classes at Broadway Dance Center and training with acting coach. On the type of role he would love to attack: "Gerard Butler's King Leonidas in 300. How cool would that be?"

Seth Kuhlman, by Greg Vaughan
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Seth Kuhlman, by Greg Vaughan
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Next up for Kuhlman is a film for Abercrombie & Fitch, a chance to show off those dance moves he's practicing. With discipline and confidence from his athletic training. "God's appointed warrior" is certain to achieve what he sets his sights on. The best advice he's received since becoming a model? "Don't change. If I'm myself, there is no way I'm not going to be successful."

Source: Seth Kuhlman was Interviewed  by Roberto Reyes in December 2010 for VMan (February 2011 issue). For VMan site click here;