Athlete Name: Troy Llanos
Year in school: Freshman
Major: Civil Engineering
Previous School: Fatima College
Hometown: Port of Spain, TTO
Event/Personal Bests: 800; 1:56.71 | 1500; 4:01.47
 

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

I decided to attend USF since the engineering program is well established as well as for the opportunity to compete athletically in college. The warm year-round temperatures in Tampa and the proximity to home were also decisive factors.

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

Being able to be a part of a team that is all pushing each other to reach our goals.

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

Adjusting to the increased workload in college has been challenging but it is manageable with efficient time management.

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

The diversity on campus has surprised me. I have met tons of other international students.

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

I like to spend time with friends.

6. What is your favorite place in Tampa?

I enjoy going to Flatwoods trails for practice.
 

Favorite event: 1500m
Favorite song or musician: Buju Banton
Favorite movie: N/A
Favorite workout: 600 @ 800 pace, 3 sets of 3x300 @ 44-45s
Favorite food: Roti
Favorite Track and Field memory: Earning the bronze medal at the 2022 Carifta Games in the 1500m.
 
 
 
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.