USF Athletics

Newcomer Spotlight: Justin Bridgewater

November 16, 2020

Athlete Name:  Justin Bridgewater
Year in School:  Junior
Major:  Communications
Previous School: Lynn University
Hometown:  Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Events: 800 Meters
 
1. Why did you decide to attend the University of South Florida? 
I really liked the location of the school and the coaching staff.
 
2. What was the best aspect of being part of South Florida's Track & Field teams so far? 
Being friends with my teammates and helping each other get through workouts together.
 
3. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
To do everything I can to help the team and break the Bahamian 800 meters national record.
 
4. What do you feel was the biggest challenge you came across in since your arrival at USF?
Adapting to a bigger school after arriving from a Division II school.
 
5. What has surprised you the most about the University of South Florida?
The amount of people at this university. Everywhere you turn you see new that you can introduce yourself to.
 
6. What do you do away from practice and studying to relax?
I like to fish, play video games and hang out with my friends.
 
Favorite Event: 800 meters
Favorite Song or Musician:  Lil Baby
Favorite Movie:  The Dark Knight
Favorite Workout:  400 meter repeats
Favorite Food: Rice and peas / Jerk chicken
Favorite track and field memory: Representing the Bahamas at the Carifta Games in 2019