Anonymous | Posted: 26 Jan 2012 | Updated: 8 Nov 2020

Up Close: Ada Robinson

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Major: Landscape Management

Hometown: Centerville, UT

Track and field events: High Jump

Reason for attending BYU: I met the girls on the BYU track team and loved them. I realized that this was where I really wanted to go.

Best part of being on the BYU track and field team: Being with the girls on the team and getting to know them.

Most memorable moment since arriving at BYU: Going to the USA Nationals Track and Field Meet.

Favorite movie: Little Women

Best place to eat in Provo: China Garden

Harry Potter, Hunger Games or Twilight: Hunger Games

If you could be doing anything in 10 years: I want to be a mother. I look forward to taking care of my children along with my husband Timby.

Best show currently airing on TV: Castle

Favorite BYU sport other than track and field: Volleyball.  I played a middle blocker in high school and originally wanted to get a scholarship to play volleyball collegiately.

Funniest member of the BYU track team: Erica Shields!!!

Would you rather win an individual national championship or be a part of a national championship team: Be a part of a national championship team!

Best sport you play/played other than track and field: Volleyball!!!

If Spiderman, Batman or Superman could rescue you, which would you choose:Spiderman.  He’s sweet!!!

Best athlete in any sport at BYU: Diana Lynn Keys!!  She is great!  I love her and she is my closest friend on the track team!

If you could add one thing to the BYU campus, what would it be: A better work out center for the students on campus that aren’t intercollegiate athletes.

Favorite musical artist/band: Parachute

Gatorade, PowerAde or Vitamin Water: PowerAde

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