Fun Fact Face Off

Most swimming fans know that Kara Lynn Joyce and Alice Mills are two of the fastest women in their respective countries. Put them on the blocks in the 50m free, and it’s going to be an interesting race. But how do their interests match up outside the pool? For instance, what is their favorite piece of clothing? Or, what three people, living or dead, would they have dinner with? Those questions aren’t as obvious…

Since every athlete has interests outside of swimming, we want to give you the chance to get to know some of Team USA and Australia’s top stars – on a more personal level. Each Thursday from now until the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, we will feature an intriguing match-up between an American and an Aussie. But instead of looking at the swimming stats, this will be a Face Off of their interests.




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KARA LYNN JOYCE

QUICK FACTS:
Two-time Olympic medalist (competed in 2004) …
will be competing in her first World Championship this summer in Montreal … won the 50m free and was fourth in the 100m free at the 2003 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool



Most frequently played song/CD on your iPod or in your car stereo right now
Kelly Clarkson, "Behind These Hazel Eyes"

Favorite place to nap
Anywhere I end up

Most embarrassing album in your CD collection
Kelly Clarkson, "Breakaway"

Favorite piece of clothing
National Champs Nike shoes

Your house is on fire. What DVD are you rescuing?
The Notebook

Last book you read
The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

If you could have dinner with three people, living or dead, who would they be?
Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie

Worst household chore
Laundry

Sports team you always cheer for
Yankees

Favorite toy as a child
Pipeworks

Specialty in the kitchen
Desserts...yumm!

If you didn’t swim, what sport would you play?
Beach volleyball

Most recent movie you’ve seen
Cinderella Man

Favorite song to sing karaoke to
"Dust in the Wind" by Kansas

Best vacation spot
HOME!!

First magazine you pick up off the stand
US Weekly


ALICE MILLS

QUICK FACTS:
Two-time Olympic gold medalist (competed in 2004) …
four-time World Championship medalist (competed in 2003 and will compete in Montreal) …
finished fourth in the 50m free, third in the 100m free and swam on the second-place 400m free relay at the 2003 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool


Most frequently played song/CD on your iPod or in your car stereo right now
Jack Johnson

Favorite place to nap
In my bed in my room

Most embarrassing album in your CD collection
Aqua

Favorite piece of clothing
Ugg Boots

Your house is on fire. What DVD are you rescuing?
Anchor Man

Last book you read
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

If you could have dinner with three people, living or dead, who would they be?
Muhammad Ali, Dad and Aunty Larny

Worst household chore
Cleaning the toilet


Sports team you always cheer for
Qld State of Origin Team

Favorite toy as a child
Stuffed Dog Spot

Specialty in the kitchen
Beef Stir-fry

If you didn’t swim, what sport would you play
Runner

Most recent movie you’ve seen
The Green Mile

Favorite song to sing karaoke to
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Best vacation spot
Anywhere on the beach

First magazine you pick up off the stand
Madison