Ty Steorts
Hurricane, WV, c/o 2025
AthleticNET Bio

Get to Know Q & A

- Your nickname, if any, and how did it come about?

T Stew is my nickname my friends call me. It’s cool and catchy!

- How did you get your start in track and field and/or cross country?

My mom ran track and cross country at WVU and she was an inspiration for me to start!

- Your parents' athletic background. Did they play any sports-where(HS, College, Pro), what position, when, any awards?  Please include names.

My mom and dad were both athletes! My mom ran in college at WVU and my dad played baseball at WVT (West Virginia Tech)

- Any siblings? Please include names and genders and any accomplishments in or out of sport.

I have a brother, Chase. He just got his pilot's license!

- Outside interests- your hobbies, talents(musical, chess, anything), volunteering- what do you do in your free time?

I really big into mountain biking, pickleball and Golf! Pickleball 3.5 rating - Golf (I can shoot an 89)

- Pre- and post- race rituals. Any superstitions?

Pre race I always try to do some fancy or more in depth stretches but I don’t really have any post races ones!

- Movie watcher and/or book reader? What is/are your favorite book and/or movie and why?

I love watching movies! My favorite one is Anchorman and I think it’s hilarious.

- How do you deal with setbacks and triumphs?

I had food poisoning last track season and lost 10 lbs. This was big for me because I spent a lot of indoor season lifting and trying to gain weight. I told myself that it’s not the end of the world and this setback isn’t going to stop me. 

- Pet owner? If so, what is your pet's name and type/breed?

I have a dog and a cat! My dog is a golden doodle, his name is Trail, and my cats name is Bimini

- Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years I see myself majoring in architecture from University Of Tennessee and also being an All American with a Team XC national title to my name!

- What words would you have for your sixth grade self?

I would tell myself, “ Look at me now!” and say “ This is what happens when  trusted the process.”

- Who is your favorite track and field athlete and why? How about other sports-who is your favorite athlete and why?

Craig Engles is my favorite track athlete. I think he’s the exact athlete that I picture when I think of an American Runner.

- Favorite hype song, if any, before your competition

My favorite hype song is Get Busy by yeat.

- Many athletes are quoted as saying " trust the process". What does that mean to you?

This really means a lot to me. This is a phrase I basically live by while being a runner. Running is a spot that you can’t be good at overnight or even over the course of a single year. It takes time just like all good things.

- How do you balance social media with your performance? Does social media impact you positively or negatively?

I like using social media and I think it’s a great tool to have nowadays. It’s a great way to tell how my competitors are doing. I think it’s a positive thing.

- Favorite and not favorite high school subject and why?

My favorite high school subject is Health. I think it’s super interesting learning about the body and also I've learned a lot about nutrition. My least favorite subject is chemistry because it’s hard.

- Favorite musical artist and why? What is your favorite song by that artist?

My favorite music artist is Yeat because he gets me pumped up when i want to get hype pre race. My favorite song by him is Get Busy.

- Favorite pre- and post- meal?

My favorite pre race meal is Pancakes and for post race I like eating anything that looks appetizing!

- Dire question warning :) If you were unable to continue to compete in track and field, what would you do?

If I sadly would be unable to run and compete in track I would definitely spend a lot more time riding my biking and also I would pick up weight lifting to gain a good physique!

- What do you see your legacy being-in and outside the track world?

I hopefully see myself becoming an athlete that kids all around the world can look up to. I want kids to see me and think that they too can achieve their goals!

- What is your vice? What do you binge on that you can't seem to control?

My vice is probably mountain biking just because it can be a dangerous sport. It’s just so much fun to do!

- If you could meet anyone dead or alive, who would it be and why?

I honestly would want to meet Craig Engles! He just seems like a fun and hilarious character to be around!