Its Daryl checking in midweek with you... no, the Bats aren't in town, but since I do work on campus it is a perk to be able to pop over to a mid-day press conference every now and then and that's what I did Tuesday for the Louisville Track and Field program, the announcement of the first athlete to represent the Cardinals in the Olympics.
Discus thrower Jayden Ulrich answered media's questions and did a couple throws before practice Tuesday afternoon.
Q: What was the moment like when you got the call that you made the team?
Jayden: I was so excited, almost disbelief, but I'm happy I did. All the work I've put in is paying off right now.
Q: How big of a role is being on this team at UofL and getting you here to this point?
Q: How big of a role is being on this team at UofL and getting you here to this point?
Jayden: A lot. All of the coaches have truly been helping me, being a transfer student it could be hard in my first year but they made it super easy. Being a part of the Louisville team has been super great.
Q: Did this come as a surprise to you? Was a dream/goal?
Q: Did this come as a surprise to you? Was a dream/goal?
Jayden: It's definitely been a longtime dream of mine but Id say its become more realistic these last couple of years its been something ive worked really hard for.
Q: What are you looking forward to the most?
Q: What are you looking forward to the most?
Jayden: Getting out of the country, it's my first time abroad.
O: How are you feeling about Paris?
Jayden: Just excited for it.
O: Do you have a favorite type of throw?
Jayden: Whatever is working for me at that time is my favorite.
Q: Do you have any superstitions of gameday rituals to get yourself ready to compete?
Q: Do you have any superstitions of gameday rituals to get yourself ready to compete?
Jayden: Nope, nothing!
Q: A lot of success at the NCAA level, has your preparation for the Olympic games been different at all?
Q: A lot of success at the NCAA level, has your preparation for the Olympic games been different at all?
Jayden: No, I really kept the same routine this year. Me and this coaching staff established the mental routine of getting ready for meets and mentally being prepared when im going to bigger championship events and I feel like ive got that down right now so it wont be much different. You could be a great thrower but if you don’t have the confidence or the drive, it’ll get you every time.
Q: What is your focal point physically at tiis time? .
Jayden: 'Right now I'm working on my ab muscles because they play such a major role.'
Q: Theres so much fanfare that surrounds the Olympics do you think it will take you a few days to adjust?
Jayden: It will probably take the first three days for me to realize that ‘Omg Im really here at the Olympic games, its crazy!’
SPEAKING OF PARIS!!!!
The UofL Women's basketball program announced on Tuesday afternoon they would be participating in the Aflac Oui-Play Event in Paris. The Cardinals will square off with UCLA on Monday, November 4 at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France. The Cardinals and Bruins will be part of a doubleheader with Southern Cal and Ole Miss to begin the 2024-25 season. Game times for the doubleheader will be 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. ET with the game designations to happen at a later date.
"We are thrilled to announce our participation in the 2nd annual Aflac Oui-Play in Paris, France," said head coach Jeff Walz. "This enriching experience allows our players and fans to immerse themselves in a unique environment, all the while playing in a fiercely competitive game against UCLA to kick off the 2024-25 season."
Grab your passports, Cardinal fans!!
As Always
Go Cards,
~Daryl
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