Get To Know U: Taylor Gunn

Get To Know U is a series that introduces the newest members of the Miami Hurricane Track & Field family.

After learning about junior sprinter Aiyanna Stiverne and freshman sprinter Isaiah Taylor in the previous editions of Get To Know U, we get a chance to meet thrower Taylor Gunn.

Name: Taylor Gunn
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
High School: West Bloomfield High School
Major: Motion Pictures, M.F.A

Five Questions

Q: What has your time at Miami been like so far?

A: Amazing. It’s such a blessing to be out here.

Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?

A: The tradition, the pride, and being around some of the best people and athletes in the world.

Q: Has anyone taken you under their wing, shown you around and helped with your transition to college? If so, who, and how have they helped you adjust?

A: One of my fellow throwers, Tiffany Okieme, has definitely made sure that I’m comfortable here.

Q: What has been the biggest adjustment for you since you arrived?

A: The difference in training and training in the mornings.

Q: What are you most excited for about being in college?

A: Being able to work for my Masters and still compete.

Fill in the Blank

I committed to Miami over other schools because: I like the graduate program.

When I think of Miami track and field, I think of: Greatness.

My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: The environment, the staff, and the legacy.

If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Talented.

Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: There are palm trees everywhere!

When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: in disbelief.

I love track and field because: it’s a team sport, as well as an individual sport, so you get the sense of personal accomplishment along with the feeling of working towards something as a unit.

My favorite moment in my track and field career was: winning Indoor Conference USAs with my team at UTEP.

Quick Hits
Favorite Athlete: Lebron James

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Seahawks… I’ll get in trouble for that if I don’t mention the Lions by default.

Favorite Meal: EVERYTHING.

Favorite Candy: Anything chocolate.

Favorite Movie: Parent Trap or Boyz n the Hood

Favorite TV Show: Power.

Favorite Music Artist: Drake

My first pets were: A cat named Tupac.

My favorite place on campus is: By the fountain.

My favorite University of Miami alumni is: Dwayne Johnson

The farthest place from home I’ve been is: U.S Virgin Islands

If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Myself ;D

If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Egypt

In my spare time, I like to: Listen to music & dance.

My favorite sport to watch on TV is: Football

My nicknames are: Tay, Taylor Gotta Gunn, TGunnz -_-