University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2013-14 Swimming and Diving Roster
Roster

Kelsey Thoren
- Position:
- Freestyle/Backstroke
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Red Oak
- Hometown:
- Red Oak, Iowa
High School: Broke the Lewis Central High School record in the 100 backstroke and the 500 freestyle… Team captain her senior year… On the honor roll all four years of high school.
Personal: Born March 26, 1995 in Council Bluffs, Iowa… Daughter of Gary and Kym Thoren… Has three siblings, Mykel (23), Bryton (20) and Rebel (3)... Majoring in Elementary Education…. Hobbies include reading, riding bikes and baking.
Getting to Know Kelsey:
Favorite Movie: Pitch Perfect
Favorite Song: Skinny Love by Birdy
Favorite Book: The Hunger Games trilogy
Favorite Sports Memory: When my team and I finally beat our rival team my junior year
Best Lesson You’ve Learned in Life: “Not to let my fear of failing decide my fate”
Nick Lakin Press Conference - Feb. 9, 2026.
Monday, February 09
Panther Conversations - Week 2
Wednesday, February 04
Nick Lakin Press Conference - Feb. 2, 2026.
Monday, February 02
PST: Swimming & Diving Update - Jan. 16, 2026
Friday, January 16






























