Athlete Name: Zeke Shore
Year in school: Graduate student
Major: Exercise Science
Previous School: University of North Caroline Wilmington
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Event/Personal Bests: 800m; 1:55.71
 

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

Transferring to USF for grad school was really a no-brainer when I saw that my program had world-class faculty and is one of the top research schools in the country.

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

Being surrounded by teammates that work hard to be their best as well as help bring the best out of you.

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

My biggest challenge has been time and stress management. Late evening classes and early morning practices do not exactly go well together if you are not prepared.

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

I was surprised by how large the support staff and resources are at USF to help set you up for success.

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

When I am not practicing or studying, I like to spend time with friends or play Apex Legends to unwind.

6. What is your favorite place in Tampa?

Flatwoods Park is one of my favorite places in Tampa.
 
Favorite event: 800m
Favorite song or musician: Kid Cudi
Favorite movie: Rocky IV
Favorite workout: Hills
Favorite food: Pub-sub
Favorite Track and Field memory: Diving through the finish line to score points at the CAA Conference Championship in the 800 meters.
 
 
About USF Track and Field
The USF track and field team has earned 56 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. Romaine Beckford won the 2023 NCAA Indoor Championship in the men's high jump. 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.