I recently got the chance to sit down with Gabrielle Brooks, member of the women’s track and field team.
Favorite track and field event
“I have two: long and triple. Those are my absolute favorites. I’ve been doing long jump since my freshman year in high school. Triple jump I just took up last year at conference and it’s just a fun event.”
Favorite athlete
“I don’t really have a favorite athlete. But I do look at Brittney Reese [2012 Olympic gold medalist] some for long jump technique.”
President for one day
“There’s a lot of thing I’d probably do. I think I’d go to Africa and do something with the kids there.”
Farthest place you’ve been from home
“Australia. I went my junior year in high school. It was like a study abroad and we were there for three weeks, traveling to different cities and experiencing their culture. It was awesome.”
Summer or winter
“I love summer. I hate being cold. I’d rather shed clothes than have to put on tons of clothes. And then trying to warm up just takes too long.”
Best distances
Long jump- 19’7”
Triple jump- 36’0″
Favorite book
“My favorite book is The Giver. But the last book I read was my adolescent psych class. ”
Most talkative teammate
Jackie Obi
Television
“I love Cartoon Network. I love watching the Regular Show and Adventure Time.”
Food
“I love Hawaiian pizza, especially from Fellini’s.”
