Gia Trevisan will compete in the 4x400-meter relays next weekend at the NCAA Championships in Eugene. Today she answered a few questions for Arizona fans to get to know her a little better.
Q: What has your relationship with sprints and relays coach Francesca Green been like and how has she impacted your game?
A: "My relationship with Coach Green has been a really positive one. Coach listens to her athletes and is very honest, so if she thinks you can do something she will tell you. When she starts to tell us what we are capable of we start to believe it and that is the kind of impact she has on me."
Q: What are your goals for the rest of your time at Arizona?
A: "For NCAA's I really want to break the outdoor school record. I want to really enjoy my time with Coach Green and Coach Harvey along with the rest of my teammates."
Q: What about your goals after your time at Arizona?
A: "This summer I'm competing in the Italian Championships toward the end of June and I want to d my best there and show what Arizona has done for me. If I do well there is a chance I can run at the European Champs."
Q: What is your favortie part of this University?
A: "I like that it is a pretty relaxing university. I transferred here because my previous school was an up-tight environment where everything was so competitive."
Q: Favorite hobby?
A: "I would say painting and surfing."
Q: Favorite artist and song?
A: "My favorite artist is Kid Cudi, while my favorite song is 'Sorry' by Beyonce."
Q: Favorite movie?
A: "Shawshank Redemption."