Get To Know U: Myles Valentine
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, freshman sprinter Isaiah Taylor and senior thrower Taylor Gunn in the previous editions of Get To Know U, we get a chance to meet freshman sprinter Myles Valentine.
Name: Myles Valentine
Hometown: Compton, California
High School: Upland High school
Major: Communications
Five Questions
Q: What has your time at Miami been like so far?
A: So far everything has been amazing. I couldn’t ask for anything more.
Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A: My favorite part of being a Hurricane is being a student- athlete and being given the opportunity to be great.
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: I feel like everyone on the team has, both coaches and athletes. That’s the best part of being a Hurricane. You’ll never feel like you’re not a part of the family.
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment for you since you arrived?
A: Learning that when I step out of my dorm I WILL SWEAT
Q: What are you most excited for about being in college?
A: Getting my degree and also running some fast times as a Hurricane
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I committed to Miami over other schools because: Who wouldn’t want to be a part of The U Legacy
When I think of Miami track and field, I think of: breaking the current record
My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: Being apart of the legacy and the team atmosphere and I like the Student-Athlete Dining Hall
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Mind-Blowing
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: It’s 6,000 miles away and the people are nicer
The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: The humidity
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: Accomplished
I love track and field because: The Competition
My favorite moment in my track and field career was: Running 10.3 and making the crowd go crazy
Quick Hits
Favorite Athlete: The one and only Deion Sanders
Favorite Professional Sports Team: San Diego Chargers
Favorite Meal: Spaghetti
Favorite Candy: Butterfinger
Favorite Movie: Never back down
Favorite TV Show: Zoey 101
Favorite Music Artist: Michael Jackson
My first pets were: Turtles
My favorite place on campus is: The 5th lane on the Track
My favorite University of Miami alumni is: The Rock!
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: University of Miami
If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Myles Valentine
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Kauai island
In my spare time, I like to: Get better
My favorite sport to watch on TV is: Football
My nicknames is: Boobie Myles
