Fun Fact Face Off

Ask most swimming fans what events Leisel Jones and Tara Kirk swim, and the answer would be an easy one – breaststroke. Some of you might even know their times in the 100m breaststroke from the 2004 Olympics. But what if we asked you their favorite place to nap? Or their worst household chores? Answering those questions is a little harder…

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.

First up: Tara Kirk and Leisel Jones.

Most frequently played song/CD on your iPod or in your car stereo right now
Howie Day’s Australia

Favorite place to nap
My bed (now that I don’t do the pass-out type of naps in front of the computer)

Most embarrassing album in your CD collection
George Winston Forest

Favorite piece of clothing
Speedo Axcelerate work out shorts (my boyfriend calls them the hot pants)

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

Last book you read
Under the Banner of Heaven

If you could have dinner with three people, living or dead, who would they be?
Bill Clinton, Cleopatra, and the student who stood in front of the tank in Tiananmen Square

Worst household chore
Dishes

Sports team you always cheer for
Seattle Super Sonics

Favorite toy as a child
Legos

Specialty in the kitchen
Egg, Turkey and Cheese Quesadilla

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

Most recent movie you’ve seen
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

Favorite song to sing karaoke to
I don’t do karaoke because I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. I blame my father’s side of the family.

Best vacation spot
Costa Rica

First magazine you pick up off the stand
Vogue

Most frequently played song/CD on your IPOD or in your car stereo right now
Lazy Boy – Police Dogs Bonfire

Favorite place to nap
At home in my comfy bed!

Most embarrassing album in your CD collection
Probably would have to be something like Aqua – Barbie Doll. I loved that when I was young.

Favorite piece of clothing
My Speedo track pants. You can’t get anything more comfortable.

Your house is on fire. What DVD are you rescuing?
If my house was on fire, I certainly wouldn’t be saving my DVD’s. I have more important things in my house.

Last book you read
Wayne Bennett – Don’t Die With the Music in You. I read it over and over again

If you could have dinner with three people, living or dead, who would they be?
My Poppa; he died when I was two. I’d love to know what he was like because everyone in my family tells me what a great guy he was and he would have some good war stories. But the rest would also be some of my closest family and friends. I like being around people I’m comfortable with.

Worst household chore
Ironing … I can’t do it.

Sports team you always cheer for
The Broncos (Rugby League). They have good morals, train hard and have a great captain! (Darren Lockyer)

Favorite toy as a child
My teddy. My Poppa gave it to me when I was little. I still have him now and he sits on my bed.

Specialty in the kitchen
Apple, blueberry and pear crumble using Uncle Toby’s Oats

If you didn’t swim, what sport would you play
I probably wouldn’t play sport because I’m too uncoordinated, but surfers have the life!

Most recent movie you’ve seen
The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler…very funny

Favorite song to sing Karaoke to
I don’t sing Karaoke, but I sing in the car to everything.

Best vacation spot
Anywhere in Australia. We have some of the most beautiful holiday spots.

First magazine you pick up off the stand
Madison…but I have a subscription to it.