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April 11, 2007
Virginia first-year Ayla Smith earned an entry into the prestigious Texas Relays and set her personal-best mark in the 400 hurdles in the meet. She and her fellow Cavaliers host the Lou Onesty/Milton G. Abramson this Saturday (April 14). Virginiasports.com had the opportunity to sit down and introduce Ayla to Virginia fans.
My primary inspiration in sports is: My grandfather, who was an amazing runner
My advice to players is: Do what makes you happy!
The best thing about the University is: best combination of athletics and academics
My dream vacation would be: Hawaii
Why I participate in track and field…: It helps me improve myself physically as well as mentally
A brief summary of my early athletics history (introduction to the sport, etc): My dad and grandfather were both runners, so I figured I should try it too!
If I could invite someone to dinner, it would be (and why): Justin Timberlake because he is my future husband.
Why Virginia?: It offers division one athletics as well as esteemed academics
The most important thing I learned while participating in sports is…: If you think you can’t do it, you won’t.
What is your favorite…
…movie? Gladiator
…Disney movie? Aladdin
…C-ville restaurant? Arch’s, if that counts
…musician/band? Ace of Base
…food? Turkey sandwich
…UVA class? My USEM
…vacation spot? Bahamas
…dance move? The worm
…day of the week? Saturday
…Dr. Seuss book? Red fish, blue fish
…Crayon color? red
…TV show? Bad Girls Club
…cartoon character? Heffer from Rocko’s modern life
…actor/actress? Angelina Jolie
…book? Pride and Prejudice
Groups I am associated with other than track & field: Delta Gamma Sorority
Any community service that I do: I have to do five hours of community service with my sorority each semester, we work specifically with Service for Sight and an elderly home.