Get to Know U: Selina Dantzler

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Get to Know U is a series that introduces the newest members of the Miami Hurricanes track and field and cross country programs. 
 
This week we get to know Selina Dantzler, the freshman out of Germany, and her early impressions of UM. 
 
Student-Athlete: Selina Dantzler 
Year in School: Freshman 
Major: Economics
Hometown: Munich, Germany   
 
Q&A: 
 
Q: What about Miami stood out to you during the recruiting process? 
A: I loved the campus and Coach Young put a lot of effort into my visit to help me feel comfortable coming here.
 
Q: What is the main reason you chose to attend Miami? 
A: Both the academics and sports are really good here. 
 
Q: What’s is your favorite thing about Miami?  
A: The support you get in sports and academics. 
 
Q: When you were practicing with the team, what were some of the differences you noticed compared to high school practice?
A: I had my own practice plan
 
Q: What are your goals for this year?
Throwing over 17m in shot put, getting a new PR in discus, qualifying for NCAA, qualifying for European Championships and medaling. 
 
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment in terms of training and in terms of campus/social life? 
A: Practice is more weight lifting oriented. I´ve also never experienced a campus community before coming here. 
 
Q: If you were not running cross country/track for the U, what sport would you play? 
A: Maybe swimming or skiing

Q: What is your favorite food? What food do you not like at all? 
A: My favorite food is pasta and I don’t really like vegetables. 
 
Q: What is your all-time favorite movie? TV show? 
A: Suits or Modern Family
 
Q: What was your most embarrassing “freshman” moment?
A: There are way too many to choose from. 

Q: What do you think of dining hall food?
A: The athletes dining hall is really good.