Swanson spotlighted by the American Rivers Conference
Each week throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) will feature one male and one female student-athlete. The spotlights will be posted every Thursday. Student-athletes are selected by their institution.
Quick Hits
Name: Lincoln Swanson
Institution: Simpson College
Hometown (High School): Waukee, Iowa (Waukee)
Year: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Major: Environmental science
Minor: History
Why did you choose Simpson College?
It was close to home; I could see my family whenever I want. Also, on my visit it just felt like home everyone in the community was welcoming and warming.
What do you most enjoy about competing at the Division III level in one of the best conferences in the country, the American Rivers Conference?
The competition, at every level there is competition but the competition at this level is amazing because we can compete but we also all know each other off the court, which is amazing.
What is your favorite sports memory?
Practice, every practice is so fun to me because not only do I get to compete against the brothers that we go to war with every day. And then as soon as practice is done the competition stops and the friendships begin.
What is your favorite thing to do when not competing?
Hangout with friends or taking a nap
What is your career ambition/goal?
Not sure yet but I want to be able to work outside.
What is something not many people know about you?
I can recite majority of the show the office
Encompassing everything with Division III athletics, what else are you involved with at Simpson?
Greek life
When not competing, where can you be found?
Studying in carver Science hall or in my room just chilling hanging out
What is your top bucket list item?
Visit a black sand beach.
Who is your most influential person in your life?
My mother.
Flash round. What is your favorite…?
Restaurant? Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet
Spot on campus? The gym
TV show? The office (have seen it 17 times)
Movie? ELF
Holiday? Thanksgiving
Place to travel for a game? Central
Food? BLT and Sweet Corn
Song? Bullet by NF
Sports team? Celtics
Professional athlete? Larry Bird
Vacation spot? South Padre Island
