Cinnamon Harris, Women's Track & Field

Nickname... Cin
Hometown... Merrillville, Indiana, USA
Events... Sprinter (100m / 200m)
Major... Pre-Law path toward Criminal Defense

Favorite food... Chicken Alfredo
Favorite midnight snack... Veggie straw sticks
Favorite book... The Bible
Favorite TV show... Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite artist or music... Gospel
Favorite song... “Sonder Son” – Brent Faiyaz
Favorite vacation... Puerto Rico
Favorite movie... Poetic Justice
Favorite saying... “Have an awesome day on purpose.”

Favorite athlete... Sydney McLaughlin
Favorite sport to watch... Women’s Track & Field
Favorite class at VU... Investigation Tort and Law
Biggest pet peeve... Smacking
Dream car... Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63
Car you actually drive... Nissan Sentra
Dream job... Criminal Defense Attorney
Career plans... Transfer to complete a Pre-Law curriculum while maintaining a strong GPA and eventually become a Criminal Defense Attorney

Hobbies... Singing, cooking, working out, writing, baking, and fashion
Season goals for myself... Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher while continuing to develop as an athlete
Season goals for the team... Total reliability—perfect attendance, on-time practices, and everyone achieving a personal-best time
One thing I wish I was better at... Maintaining perspective and letting go of minor setbacks
A book or movie about my life would be titled... The Final Motion: Everything Works Out In The End

Most memorable athletic moment... The day I committed to compete for Vincennes University
Best advice I’ve ever been given... The path will be hard, but never give up—even when taking on new challenges like track
What motivates me... The belief that consistent effort guarantees a positive outcome
Why I wear my number... I don't, but if I did I would wear #3 because it represents the three worlds I balance—academics, athletics, and professional preparation

I can’t imagine a week without... A foam roller
My advice to kids... Success comes from believing there is always tomorrow to improve
When people first meet me, they think... I’m intense and reserved, but actually kind and supportive
Superstitions... I pray to remember my strength comes from God
Country I’d like to visit... The United Kingdom
Nobody knows how much I... Sing

Since I’ve been at VU, I’ve learned... How to embrace and thrive in a new environment
Best athlete I’ve faced... Looking forward to competing against NCAA Division I athletes in regional invitational meets
Best thing about being an athlete at VU... Being part of a disciplined program that builds mental and physical resilience
If I were coach for a day... Focus on mental toughness and strategic discipline
If I could break any record... The fastest typing record
If I could attend any sporting event... The Olympic Women’s 400m Hurdles Final
I chose VU because... It was the most efficient and practical path toward my career goals