CHICAGO--Austin Worley is a senior on the Scarlet Hawks men's track & field team. Get to know the aerospace engineering major from Peoria, Illinois!

FAVORITES

Opponent Stadium: Peoria High Track

Road Trip: Illinois to Texas

Professional Athlete: LeBron James

Professional Team: Brooklyn Nets

Pastime: Playing video games

College Course: Compressible Flow

Prized Possession: Gaming PC

TV Show: Legion

Singer or Group: Lupe Fiasco

Book: The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Movie: Interstellar

Vacation Spot: Ghana

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Why I Chose Illinois Tech: I wanted to major in aerospace engineering while still being able to compete in track and field. 

Strength/Weakness: Confidence/stubbornness

Game Day Ritual: Listen to my game day playlist. 

Most Memorable Athletic Moment: Competing in the 2016 Peoria City Track and Field Championship. 

Pet Peeve: Corny people

Biggest Fear: Failing expectations

My First Job: Car wash attendant 

Best Player I've Ever Played Against: Robert Mathis

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: Stretch more

Something I Never Leave Home Without: Headphones/earbuds

Advice to a Young Athlete: Never be afraid to fail, that's where true growth happens.

Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Baseball 

Influences On My Athletic Career: Deeper appreciation and understanding of teamwork and communication. 

Post-Illinois Tech Plans: Work in the aerospace industry