Cody Kolodziejzyk Senior Profile

DURHAM, N.C.- The Duke swimming and diving squads are set for their home meet against conference opponent Virginia this Friday evening. The dual meet is set to start at 5 p.m. Recently, GoDuke.com sat down with senior diver Cody Kolodziejzyk to learn more about the Calgary, Alberta, Canada native.

GoDuke.com: What TV shows do you keep up with?
Cody Kolodziejzyk: Some of my favorite shows right now are "Workaholics" and "The League" - two really funny comedies that I like.

GoDuke.com: Do you have any embarrassing music on your iPod?
CK: Shameless top 40 hits. I'm a big techno fan, but when it comes to pop music, it's a guilty pleasure, for sure.

GoDuke.com: What is your favorite movie?
CK: "Crank".

GoDuke.com: Do you have any superstitions or pre-meet rituals?
CK: Not really. Usually I try to make competition feel like practice, so I'll just relax and try to take my mind off the meet and simulate a practice environment.

GoDuke.com: What is on your bucket list?
CK: I'd like to go skydiving one day. I'd also like to DJ a huge music festival.

GoDuke.com: What is the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome athletically?
CK: Balancing a college schedule with the varsity training schedule as well. It was a pretty tough challenge to overcome that freshman year and learn how to balance my time.

GoDuke.com: What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
CK: Steak and mashed potatoes.

GoDuke.com: Can you cook? If so, what are you good at making?
CK: I'm learning how to cook right now. I've been trying to teach myself a little bit - just easy stuff, though. My favorite thing to make is probably chicken or a stir fry of some sort.

GoDuke.com: What has been your favorite class at Duke?
CK: Computer Science 100. I really liked the professor, and the class was always a blast.

GoDuke.com: What has been your toughest class at Duke?
CK: Computer Science 108, without a doubt.

GoDuke.com: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
CK: Hopefully working for my own startup or working in the tech industry somewhere.

GoDuke.com: Who has had the most impact on your life?
CK: Definitely my parents, just because they're the most intelligent people I've ever met and driven and hardworking.

GoDuke.com: Describe Coach Drew Johansen in one word.
CK: Passionate.

GoDuke.com: Who would you trade places with for a day?
CK: Skrillex.

GoDuke.com: Who is your dream date?
CK: Scarlett Johansson.

GoDuke.com: What was your first car?
CK: It was a Honda Element, the boxy one.

GoDuke.com: I wish I knew how to ______.
CK: Definitely play the piano.

GoDuke.com: Who would you want to play you in a movie?
CK: Jason Statham.

GoDuke.com: What is your favorite restaurant in Durham?
CK: Rue Cler.

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