Athlete Name: William Armbruster
Year in school: Freshman
Major: Accounting
Previous School: Choctawhatchee High School
Hometown: Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Event/Personal Bests: 1,600m – 4:37 | 3,200m – 9:51 | 5000m – 16:07
 

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

The main reason I was drawn to USF was that I just loved the atmosphere on campus. The warm weather and the excess of greenery is a nice aspect of daily life on campus.

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

So far, my favorite aspect of being a member of this team is the access to all the different resources that allow us to maximize out potential both athletically and academically.

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

The biggest challenge for me has been time management. However, I have had access to helpful resources to make this adjustment easier.

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

One thing that has repeatedly surprised me this semester is how easy it is to access academic advisors. Many would assume with USF having such a large student body, it would take a while to get in touch with advisors, however, I usually get my questions answered daily.

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

I love going to the Rec Center to play racquetball whenever I get the chance.

6. What is your favorite place in Tampa?

The hot tub in the athletics center.
 
Favorite event: 5,000m
Favorite song or musician: Drunken Sailot
Favorite movie: Transformers
Favorite workout: 6-8 x 1000m w/ 90s jog + 4x200m
Favorite food: Cole slaw
Favorite Track and Field memory: Hot-tubbing with the boys.
 
 

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.