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12.02.2008 | Swimming and Diving
AMES, Iowa- Welcome to “Out of the Pool”. Each week, cyclones.com asks two Iowa State swimming and diving student-athletes questions about their swimming and diving experiences as well as questions on the “lighter side”. Featured this week are juniors Lindsey Behrens and Frances Calzada
Lindsey Behrens, Junior, Free/IM, Council Bluffs, Iowa
What is your favorite thing about Iowa State?
I like our campus and most of the people are friendly.
Which teammate is the most proud to be a Cyclone?
Amy Bauer, I think she has a great attitude about swimming for Iowa State and she works hard in school.
Which teammate would succeed in another sport and which sport?
Caitlin Adams usually beats everyone running stadium steps and she ran track in high school so I think she would be a good runner.
In one word describe head coach Duane Sorenson.
Committed, he is committed to the sport and making our team better.
What is your favorite sport other than swimming?
I like watching baseball and football.
What is your favorite TV show?
The Office.
Who is your role model?
Dara Torres, she is over 40 and is still beating 20-year olds at the Olympics, amazing!
Frances Calzada, Junior, Sprint Free, Canovanas, Puerto Rico
What is your favorite restaurant in Ames?
It is a tie between Hickory Park and Fuji
Which teammate would succeed at another sport and which sport?
Tien Tran in gymnastics, if she ever decides to go back.
What is the hardest class you have taken or are taking?
Statistics 236
What is your favorite sport other than swimming?
Volleyball
What is your dream vacation?
To go to Europe.
Do you have any hidden talents?
The girls think I am a good dancer.
What is your favorite thing to do when not practicing?
Relax, watching TV, listening to music, hanging out with the girls.