Fun Fact Friday with Jake Caswell from Columbia Track & Field
4/10/2020 10:41:00 AM | General, Cross Country, Track and Field
It's that time again. This week Jake Caswell is in the spotlight for Fun Fact Friday. Keep reading to learn about his hobbies, aspirations and a nickname that is quite cheesy.
What do you like most about New York City?
The ability to easily go from one neighborhood to the next that offers all different foods and experiences.
Who is your role model and Why?
Greta Gerwig, pushing the boundary of what it means to be a director in a male dominated sphere.
What do you like most about your coach?
Ireland knows the right buttons to push in order to make you excel
How do you prepare for a meet?
Deep meditation and focusing on the goal.
Best part about competing in your sport?
I like the way that running feels, the almost effortless feeling it becomes after years of doing so.
Favorite sport memory?
Earning second place at Indoor Ivy Heps in the 4x800
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get the nickname?
Cheese. I'm originally from Wisconsin, pretty self explanatory.
What are your hobbies/interests outside of athletics?
Netflix, books, petting dogs, eating ice cream
What secret talent do you have that not everyone else knows about?
I can move just my ears up and down
Favorite movie?
Lady Bird
Favorite Actor/Actress?
Laurie Metcalf
Favorite food?
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
Favorite home-cooked meal?
Lasagna
What was the last book you read?
"The End of Eddy" by Edouard Lousi
Favorite musician?
Calum Scott
Favorite sports figure?
Emma Coburn
When I was little, I wanted to be ______ when I grew up.
A teacher
One word that describes me:
Driven
Person in history I would most like to meet:
George Cecil Ives
Best friend on another collegiate team:
Emily Beltran
Not many people know this, but I...
am double jointed in both my thumbs.
What are your career goals?
Pediatric Oncologist
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What do you like most about New York City?
The ability to easily go from one neighborhood to the next that offers all different foods and experiences.
Who is your role model and Why?
Greta Gerwig, pushing the boundary of what it means to be a director in a male dominated sphere.
What do you like most about your coach?
Ireland knows the right buttons to push in order to make you excel
How do you prepare for a meet?
Deep meditation and focusing on the goal.
Best part about competing in your sport?
I like the way that running feels, the almost effortless feeling it becomes after years of doing so.
Favorite sport memory?
Earning second place at Indoor Ivy Heps in the 4x800
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get the nickname?
Cheese. I'm originally from Wisconsin, pretty self explanatory.
What are your hobbies/interests outside of athletics?
Netflix, books, petting dogs, eating ice cream
What secret talent do you have that not everyone else knows about?
I can move just my ears up and down
Favorite movie?
Lady Bird
Favorite Actor/Actress?
Laurie Metcalf
Favorite food?
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
Favorite home-cooked meal?
Lasagna
What was the last book you read?
"The End of Eddy" by Edouard Lousi
Favorite musician?
Calum Scott
Favorite sports figure?
Emma Coburn
When I was little, I wanted to be ______ when I grew up.
A teacher
One word that describes me:
Driven
Person in history I would most like to meet:
George Cecil Ives
Best friend on another collegiate team:
Emily Beltran
Not many people know this, but I...
am double jointed in both my thumbs.
What are your career goals?
Pediatric Oncologist
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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