2016 Women's Track and Field Roster
Biography
Parents/Guardians: Paul and Minnie Ruth Higgs
Prior to WBU: Competed at Florida Memorial University…all-American in the 4x100 in 2013…2013 conference champion in the 100m
Why did you choose to come to Wayland and represent the Pioneers? I was recruited to run track here.
How did you get started playing your sport and how old were you? My mom advised me to run track when I was 15 years old.
Nickname: Gria
Favorite Athlete: Usain Bolt
Hobbies: Dancing, running and singing.
What has been your proudest athletic achievement to date? Winning the Women's Outdoor 2015 Championship.
Favorite Food: Fried snapper, rice and peas, and baked macaroni.
Favorite Actor: Liam Neeson
Favorite Musician: Aidonia
What are your plans for the future after college? To go back home and get a job, come back to the U.S. and get my Masters degree, and get a job as an elementary school teacher for special needs students.
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