Get to Know Cason Meyer

Athlete Name: Cason Meyer
Year in school: Freshman
Major: Pre-Medicine
Previous School: Sunlake High School
Hometown: Land O' Lakes, Fla.
Event/Personal Bests: 1600 - 4:24.88 | 3200 - 9:34.23 | 5000 - 16:04.00

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

I always wanted to be a Bull. I decided to attend the University of South Florida because of the strong academic programs and my family ties to the university.

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

The friendship that everyone shares in and out of practice.

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

Managing my crazy schedule. Juggling tough classes and being a student athlete can be challenging.

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

How good the university is to its athletes. The countless resources and the amount of people that are willing to help with any need I have.

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

I like to spend time with my family and friends.

What is your favorite place in Tampa?

My favorite place in Tampa is the International Mall.

Favorite event: 5000 meters
Favorite song or musician: The Weekend
Favorite movie: Enders Game
Favorite workout: Tempo runs
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite Track and Field memory: All the miles shared with the boys.

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.

– #GoBulls –

Players Mentioned

Shaniya Benjamin

Cason Meyer

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