Fun Fact Friday with Alex Herron from Heavyweight Rowing
4/3/2020 10:00:00 AM | General
A fun balance between serious, dedicated, funny and intriguing. Take a little read below to find out some fun facts about Aaron Herron. The more you read, the better it gets.
What sport do you play?
Heavyweight Rowing
What do you like most about New York City?
You could live here for 100 years and never get close to finding all the cool parts of the city.
Who is your role model and Why?
My parents - they're compassionate, hardworking, always trying to help others and be better versions of themselves.
What do you like most about your coach?
They make real efforts to get better, the same that they expect of us.
How do you prepare for a race?
A healthy balance of getting psyched up and staying calm/level-headed. Music and controlled breathing is helpful.
Why do you play your sport? Best part about competing in your sport?
I love rowing because it's the ultimate team sport. No one ever says, 'This rower had a great race.' We row as one boat, succeed together and fail together. At the end of the day, everyone is working towards the same goal: making boats go fast.
Favorite sport memory?
Walking through Penn after being down by over a boat length at the 1,000-meter mark at last year's Childs Cup.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get the nickname?
Herron. It's hard to use your first name when (at our peak) we had four people named Alex on the team.
What are your hobbies/interests outside of athletics?
Rock climbing, running, skiing, hiking and cooking
What secret talent do you have that not everyone else knows about?
Once held my breath for three minutes.
Favorite movie?
Apocalypse Now
Favorite Actor/Actress?
Steve Carell
Favorite food?
Nothing quite like a good deli sandwich
Favorite home-cooked meal?
Grandma makes the best brisket
What was the last book you read?
The Stranger
Favorite musician?
2Pac
Favorite sports figure?
Muhammad Ali
Person in history I would most like to meet?
Albert Einstein
Notable individuals who attended your high school?
Amazing CU Heavies alum Noah Ross SEAS '18
Not many people know this, but I...
Had a brief, but glorious stint as a child actor for a couple months in fourth grade.
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What sport do you play?
Heavyweight Rowing
What do you like most about New York City?
You could live here for 100 years and never get close to finding all the cool parts of the city.
Who is your role model and Why?
My parents - they're compassionate, hardworking, always trying to help others and be better versions of themselves.
What do you like most about your coach?
They make real efforts to get better, the same that they expect of us.
How do you prepare for a race?
A healthy balance of getting psyched up and staying calm/level-headed. Music and controlled breathing is helpful.
Why do you play your sport? Best part about competing in your sport?
I love rowing because it's the ultimate team sport. No one ever says, 'This rower had a great race.' We row as one boat, succeed together and fail together. At the end of the day, everyone is working towards the same goal: making boats go fast.
Favorite sport memory?
Walking through Penn after being down by over a boat length at the 1,000-meter mark at last year's Childs Cup.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get the nickname?
Herron. It's hard to use your first name when (at our peak) we had four people named Alex on the team.
What are your hobbies/interests outside of athletics?
Rock climbing, running, skiing, hiking and cooking
What secret talent do you have that not everyone else knows about?
Once held my breath for three minutes.
Favorite movie?
Apocalypse Now
Favorite Actor/Actress?
Steve Carell
Favorite food?
Nothing quite like a good deli sandwich
Favorite home-cooked meal?
Grandma makes the best brisket
What was the last book you read?
The Stranger
Favorite musician?
2Pac
Favorite sports figure?
Muhammad Ali
Person in history I would most like to meet?
Albert Einstein
Notable individuals who attended your high school?
Amazing CU Heavies alum Noah Ross SEAS '18
Not many people know this, but I...
Had a brief, but glorious stint as a child actor for a couple months in fourth grade.
FOLLOWING THE LIONS: Stay up to date on all things Columbia Athletics by following the Lions on Twitter (@GoColumbiaLions), Instagram (@GoColumbiaLions) and on Facebook (ColumbiaAthletics).
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