Completed Event: Swimming and Diving versus Nebraska on October 11, 2025 , Loss , 103, to, 197


03.05.2009 | 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 sophomores Jeli Nixt and Lindsey Frodyma.
Jeli Nixt, Sophomore, Breast/IM, Portland, Ore.
Why did you choose Iowa State?
I chose Iowa State because of the swim team, but also because of how nice everybody was.
What is your favorite thing about Iowa State?
My favorite thing about Iowa State is the fact that they take both academics and athletics seriously.
Which teammate would succeed at another sport and which sport?
The reason why we're swimmers is because we are better in the water than on land!
In one word, describe head coach Duane Sorenson.
Sarcastic.
What is your favorite sport other than swimming?
Basketball
What is your dream vacation?
Anywhere I can surf.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I can move my ears.
Lindsey Frodyma, Sophomore, Breast/IM, Aurora, Ill.
Why did you choose Iowa State?
I really liked the campus and they have a great Elementary Education program. The people were really nice when I came to visit.
What is your favorite thing about Iowa State?
I really like going to all the sporting events
Which teammate would succeed at another sport and which sport?
Hannah McCulley, track or cross country.
What is your favorite musical group/singer?
Matt Wertz.
What is your favorite sport other than swimming?
Football.
What is your dream vacation?
Going to Ireland and Italy.
What is your favorite thing to do when not practicing or training?
Watching movies.