This week’s interviewee is not a triathlete, but I think he may still qualify as an “athlete” so at least he has part of the title right. Chris Thompson is a swimming Olympic medalist, and a former American Record holder for the 1500, and World Record holder for the 1000.

Laura: Any chance you could answer 6 questions for me?
Chris: depends on the 6 questions…go ahead
LT: what is the scariest animal you have ever seen while swimming open water?
CT: I’ve never seen anything creepy, probably just jellyfish because of the stings. I’ve never seen sharks or anything
LT: scariest workout you have ever done?
CT: scariest? don’t know if I’ve been scared of a workout
LT: hardest?
CT: 3×800 @ 8:20, 3×500 @ 5:05, 3×400 @ 4:00, 3×300 @ 3:00, 3×200 @ 1:55, 6×100 @ 1:00
LT: Dang. Have you ever used the line, “yeah, well I am an Olympian”?
CT: maybe in jest, but not that I recall in everyday conversation
LT: Riiiight. What is the secret to becoming an Olympian?
CT: There is no one single thing, it is a combination of a lot of things… hard work, dedication, talent, coaching, family, luck
LT: What is the secret to surviving a Michigan winter?
CT: Warm clothing
LT: worst nickname anyone has ever given you?
CT: in high school it was ‘fish’… which is totally unoriginal (a swimmer nicknamed fish).. it toally lacks any sort of creativity, totally
LT: yep…here is your last question, have you ever been arrested?
CT: You already asked 6 questions

LT: This is the bonus round, there is always a bonus round. Have you ever been arrested? feel free to elaborate 

CT: I’ve never even gotten a speeding ticket
LT: have you ever cried to get out of a speeding ticket?
CT: No, but I know you have

 LT: and that concludes our interview