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IRINEL ZAMFIR
SPORT: Women's Cross Country
MAJOR: Web Design & New Media
FAVORITE CLASS (SO FAR): Digital Photography
ROLE MODEL: Gabi Szabo
WHAT YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT PLAYING AT ART U: I like running for ART U because we can see different places in the US.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO AFTER GRADUATION?
I would like to be a track coach, to coach distance, and to be a therapist as well because I like to help athletes prevent injuries and help them recover after an injury. I would like to have my athletes compete at the Olympic Games.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE ABOUT ATTENDING AND PLAYING FOR ART U?
My most memorable experience was my first PacWest Conference championship race when I got 4th place individually and then right after, I jumped into the ocean to swim. It was in Hawaii and that was the most awesome place.
FAVORITE SONG: "In The Dark" by DJ Tiësto
FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi
FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: Oprah
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO YOU: "Be positive"
IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT THREE THINGS WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE WITH YOU?
1. A book
2. A camera
3. A tent
WHAT DO YOU DO TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A GAME/MEET? (RITUALS/SUPERSTITIONS)
I am training hard and I'm trying to focus more. I eat healthy and get plenty of rest.
IF YOU COULD SPEND THE DAY WITH ANYONE IN THE WORLD (DEAD OR ALIVE) WHO WOULD IT BE?
Gabi Szabo, because she is a champion. I would like to have the chance to run once at the Olympic Games.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPER-HERO POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I would give health to the people and I'd make all the illnesses disappear.