Athlete Name: Caitlin Foley
Year in school: Freshman
Major: Biology w/ Medical Concentration, Minor in Nutrition
Previous School: Mount Dora High School
Hometown: Mount Dora, Fla.
Event/Personal Bests: 5K – 19:24 | 1600m – 5:20 | 800m – 2:24
 

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

I was excited to run, and the academics were really good for my major.

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

The best part of the track team is my teammates, although the eggs from champs are pretty good too.

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

Working through my injury was probably the hardest thing I have ever done but my team made my recover a lot more manageable.

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

I was surprised that The Hub and other dining halls did not open till 10am on weekends.

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

I hang out with my boyfriend and my friends. We love going to the beach and having game nights.

6. What is your favorite place in Tampa?

My favorite place is either Bavaros or Bellas, both are really good Italian goof places.
 
Favorite event: 1,600m
Favorite song or musician: The Weeknd
Favorite movie: Interstellar
Favorite workout: Speed workouts
Favorite food: Eggs
Favorite Track and Field memory: Going to Alabama and being able to travel for the first time.
 
 
 
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.