Azaria Austin - TFRRS PROFILE

Getting to Know…Azaria Austin
Legal Name: Azaria Kamil Austin
Preferred Name: Zari
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 4/26/2006
Birth Location: Stuttgart, Arkansas

Social Media
Twitter: AzariaAustin_
Instagram: azaria.austin
Facebook: AzariaAustin

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Track
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: All American, state champion, school record holder, meet record holder 
What is your favorite sports memory? Breaking my school record 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My parents

Academics
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Psychology

Family
Daughter of Charity Arnold

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I’m the only child and grandchild 
What is your dream job? Sports psychologist
Why did you choose Chicago State? It felt like home. I knew I could grow academically and in my sport as well 
Do you have a sports hero? Michael Jordan, because he overcame adversity
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Writing 
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Kyrie Irving
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? A dog
What is your favorite food? Nachos
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Nachos
What or who motivates you to work hard? My parents 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Why wait to do what you can do today tomorrow 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Kyrie Irving, Adam Sandler, Lebron 
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Anything Adele
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Yes
Do you play musical instrumentals? Not anymore. I used to play clarinet 
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Married with a successful career
How many languages do you speak? English