This week's Q&A features freshman swimmer, Mik Ranslem about swimming at Arizona. 

Q: What made you start swimming?

A: My mom made me learn to swim so I wouldn't drown one day when I was three.

Q: What is your favorite memory from swimming?

A: Any memory with my teammates. There are too many to choose.

Q: Best part of swimming at Arizona?

A: It's the first time I feel like I'm swimming for a team and not just myself

Q: What music do you listen to before meets?

A: I don't listen to music before races. It's too distracting.

Q: What is your favorite event to swim in? Why?

A: 200 fly. I like swimming fly and it's not too short, like the 100.

Q: How has it been adjusting to Tucson from Santa Clarita?

A: It's not too different from California, so in some ways I feel like I'm at home

Q: What is one thing you wish to accomplish this season?

A: I want to go 1:55 in 200 fly by the end of this season, and help the team win PAC-12s.

Q: How do you balance academics with swimming?

A: I like getting into a routine for each week so I know when I'm doing what, and when it's time to focus on swim or on academics.

Q: What is your favorite class?

A: My favorite class is Buddhism.

Q: Who is your biggest influence/inspiration?

A: Mike Trout.

Q: What is one interesting fact about yourself?

A: I was committed to Boise State before Arizona, then changed 3 weeks before school.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?

A: Just be with my friends and take my mind off of things.

Q: Who is your celebrity crush?

A: Jenna Bauer

Q: What was your favorite childhood TV show?

A: Zaboomafoo

Q: If you could meet any singer/band, who would it be?

A: Panic At the Disco. They are my favorite, so it would be cool to meet them.

Q: If you could be any animal, what would you be?

A: Flying Squirrel. It just sounds cool.

Q: What is your favorite animal?

A: Capybara, the world's largest rodent.

Q: Where would your dream vacation be?

A: Switzerland

Q: Do you have an all-time favorite movie?

A: The Final Countdown

Q: What is your favorite kind of ice cream?

A: I am not an ice cream fan.

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