St. John's University Athletics
2008-09 Women's Track and Field Roster
Arina Gerasimova
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- High School:
- Specialized School No. 59
- Hometown:
- Zaporozhyr, Ukraine
- Prev School:
- University of Albany
Before St. John's: Transfer from University of Albany ... was the 2008 America East Triple Jump Champion ... part of Albany's 2008 America East Championship team ... a member of the Academic honor roll ... set Albany's record in the indoor triple jump (42 feet, 7 inches) and the outdoor triple jump (42 feet, 3.25 inches), both career-best distances ... attended Specialized School No. 59 in Ukraine ... played basketball, volleyball, soccer, while also on both the swimming, cross country and track teams ... participated in both triathlons and duathlons (swimming and running).
Personal: Daughter of Liudnyla and Igor Gerasimova ... born in Zaporozhyr, Ukraine ... a graduate student who is pursuing her MBA with a concentration international business ... hobbies include traveling, singing, dancing, riding bikes and diving ... has future plans of competing in the Olympics, with a secondary goal of opening her own business ... listens to Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne or dance hall music on her iPod to get ready for track meets ... credits her father, for influencing her athletic career ... decided to come to St. John's for its graduate school and proximity to New York City.
Off the Track
Nickname: 'AG' or 'Riri.'
Interesting fact: Her father competes against her in swimming to push her competition level to the fullest.
Favorite Book: The Bible.
Favorite Movie: Tyler Perry movies.
Favorite Food: Ukrainian mom's home cooking.
Favorite Pro Athlete: Jonathan Edwards, United Kingdom.