Athlete Name: Terren Peterson
Year in school: Freshman
Major: Health Sciences
Previous School: Mandarin High School
Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.
Event/Personal Bests: 100 meters – 11.9; 200 meters – 23.78; 400 meters – 54.51
 

1. Why did you decide to attend the University of South Florida?

It was close to home, and I felt like it would be a good environment for me to get comfortable in. I love the city life and what Tampa has to offer besides the university.

2. What has been the best aspect of being part of South Florida's Track & Field teams so far?

I love the fact that I'm around a team that wants to work hard and be the best we know we can be. I find it great how we know that we have a job to get done and it's not going to be easy doing it, but if we do it right, it won't be hard!

3. What has been the biggest challenge you have come across since your arrival at USF?

Keeping up with my diet, surprisingly. I do a good job with studying and making sure my work is done. But I can do a better job at taking care of how I eat.

4. What has surprised you the most about the University of South Florida?

How welcoming the community was on campus. It made it easy to get comfortable begin away from home.

5. What do you do away from practice and studying to relax?

I enjoy doing rehab with the athletic trainers and catching up on sleep.

Favorites...
What is your favorite place in Tampa?Downtown Tampa. I love the beautiful views and vibes.
Favorite event: 200 meters
Favorite song or musician: All the Light by Kanye West
Favorite movie: Spiderman
Favorite workout: Sled pulls and wickets
Favorite food: Chicken wings and Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Track and Field memory: Winning the state championship my senior year of high school in the 400 meters.

 
 
About USF Track and Field
The USF track and field team has earned 53 All-America selections and at least one All- American in 10 of the last 12 years, including a record eight athletes claiming 11 honors in 2021. Tampa native Shaniya Benjamin set a program record earning three All-American honors during the 2021 outdoor season, while triple jumper Matthew O'Neal, a 2016 graduate, became USF's first six-time NCAA All-American. Bulls have posted two NCAA runner-up finishes since 2013 - O'Neal (triple jump, 2016) and Courtney Anderson (high jump, 2013). Head coach Erik Jenkins took over the program in 2020 and in the 2021 outdoor season the Bulls posted seven program records and 40 top 10 all-time program marks. USF hosted the 2018 NCAA Track and Field East Preliminary and the 2021 AAC Outdoor Championship at the USF Track and Field Stadium located on the east end of campus.