University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2013-14 Swimming and Diving Roster
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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”
Softball Hit-A-Thon 2025
Thursday, October 09
UNI Panther Football: The Best Pod of your Day (Episode 8)
Wednesday, October 08
UNI Football Media Day
Tuesday, October 07
Nick Lakin Press Conference - Oct. 6, 2025
Monday, October 06