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Swimming and Diving
Big 12 Duals
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Iowa State University Athletics
Out of the Pool, Week Seven
01.21.2009 | 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 competitive aquatic experiences as well as questions on the “lighter side”. Featured this week are freshmen Hannah McCulley and Taylor Vieau.
Hannah McCulley, Freshman, Fly/Free, Portland, Ore.
Why did you choose Iowa State?
I liked the atmosphere of the team and for the engineering program.
Which teammate would succeed in another sport and which sport?
Caitlin Adams, she could succeed anything she put her mind to, she is really athletic.
What is your favorite food?
Pasta
Who has had the greatest impact on your athletic career?
My club coach Chris Givens.
What is your favorite sport other than swimming?
Gymnastics
What are your most memorable swimming and diving moments?
Winning four straight team championships in high school swimming.
What is your favorite thing to do when not practicing or training?
Hanging out with my friends and relaxing.
Taylor Vieau, Freshman, Fly/Free, Chanhassen, Minn.
Why did you choose Iowa State?
I wanted to go to a larger school that was pretty close to home, I received academic scholarship as well as athletic, and I felt like I would fit in well with the swim team based on my times and the girls on the team.
Which teammate is the funniest?
I think that a lot of the girls on the team are pretty funny, but Maddy and Jeli are two of the funniest.
In one word, describe had coach Duane Sorenson.
Motivated.
Which teammate would succeed at another sport and which sport?
Sarah Nelson; I think she could do anything, she is really active.
What is your favorite sport other than diving?
Football, go Vikings.
What is the toughest class you have taken or are taking?
Chemistry 177
What is your favorite thing to do when not practicing or training?
I like to relax and watch television and see more movies. I used to watch movies all the time but it's been hard to find time since school started.
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