Amaryah White

Class:
Redshirt Senior
Position:
Sprints
Height:
5-7
Hometown:
Elgin, S.C.
Prev School:
Spring Valley High School (Coastal Carolina)

TFRRS Profile

Previous School

Spent four years at Coastal Carolina (2020-24)
Won the 4 x 400 relay (3:38.70) and placed third in the 400 (personal-best 53.97) at the 2021 Sun Belt Outdoor Track & Field Championships, qualifying for the NCAA Division I East Preliminary Round meet in both events
Top 200 time was a wind-aided 24.00

Prep

Graduated from Spring Valley High School
Placed fifth in the 4 x 100 relay and eighth in the 400 at the 2019 South Carolina 5A stat meet before her senior season was wiped out due to the COVID pandemic
Fastest times were 12.41 (100), 24.90 (200) and 57.62 (400)

Personal

Daughter of Ira and Nicole White
Father played baseball at Lewis & Clark
Birthday is Dec. 10
Working on a master’s degree in communications

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Since Liberty is my second university, I had to be strategic in my choices on what I wanted to do with my life. Once I came for my visit, I was fascinated with the campus and the people we met were so nice. My family and I got to see what God wants to offer me academically and athletically here, and I felt led to be here. It's such a beautiful place to be!

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray to God to watch over me and keep me strong and optimistic of my circumstances. I also listen to Disney music before my race. After my race, if I do well, I hit the griddy and thank God for helping me through my race(s).

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My family inspires me and motivates me to be the person I am today. I wouldn't be who I am without their love, support, and teachings of the gospel.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I ran 24.00 at USC by a lean at the finish line. My family and friends were in the stands cheering me on as the announcer said my name, as he was telling the crowd that I won the heat by a "photo finish."

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I would choose 2 because it's my favorite number.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Tyler Spain, my maternal cousin, Charleston Southern Track & Field. Otto Spain, my maternal cousin, Clemson University Track & Field. Havyn Spain, maternal cousin, Lenoir-Rhyne University Track & Field.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
For breakfast, my favorite is a bacon, egg, cheese biscuit and hashbrowns. For lunch, my favorite is a turkey burger, or pizza. For dinner, my favorite is chicken and Shrimp Pasta, or pizza. The special meals would be strawberry lemonade with seasoned fries, turkey burger or pizza, Caesar salad, and an Oreo milkshake.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
The Bible app

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Roller-skating, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two dogs, one labradoodle named Kooper and one Shih Tzu named Nico.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Allyson Felix

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
We Don't Talk About Bruno from Encanto.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Hawaii because of the warm weather and it's beautiful sights. The nature is impeccable and full of vibrant colors.