Kristy Kunkel biography facts

Kyle Schlichting/Iowa State Dail

Senior Kristy Kunkel races the 200-yard backstroke during the meet against the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the University of North Dakota on Oct. 31. Kunkel finished with a time of 2:07.45 and helped Iowa State improve to a record of 4-1 on the year.

Alex Crowl

Kristy Kunkel is a senior swimmer for the ISU swimming & diving team who competes in the butterfly, backstroke and individual medley.

  • Omaha, Neb. native.
  • Majoring in child, adult & family services.
  • Academic All-Big 12 first team member for 2012-13 and 2013-14 season.
  • Named one of three team captains for the 2014-15 season.
  • Time of 2:09.28 in the 200 butterfly, second best on the team.
  • Time of 2:07.45 in the 200 backstroke, third best on the team.

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