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After playing defense on the football field and placing third in the individual state wrestling meet this year, Andrew Balzer will anchor the track team as the Mustangs go for their third consecutive State title.
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Andrew Balzer is a rare commodity these days as a successful three-sport athlete. HSSTM asks his track coach Ross Fleming and mom Jan ten questions to see how well they know their senior star from Mounds View High School.
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Andrew Balzer
Sprinter
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Ross Fleming
Track Coach
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Jan Balzer
Mother
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Who is Andrew’s favorite athlete?
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Jeremy Wariner, currently the fastest 400m runner in the world
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Michael Johnson
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Jeremy Wariner, 400m Olympic champion
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What’s his favorite pre-meet food?
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Sandwich and a banana
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Puppy Chow
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
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What kind of music does Andrew listen to?
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Rock &Christian Rock
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Country Western
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Christian Rock
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Who would Andrew most like to be his prom date?
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Molly Janssen
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Hannah Montana
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No clue as of yet
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What is Andrew’s favorite TV show?
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King of Queens
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24
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Prison Break
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Who would Andrew most like to meet some day?
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Michael Johnson
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Hannah Montana
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Emmitt Smith
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What is Andrew’s pre-race routine?
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I warm up and visualize my race for 5-10 minutes
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No talking, focus of a gladiator
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Jog, stretch, sprints, starts
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What is the hardest part about being Andrew Balzer?
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Finding peace and quiet at home with 5 sisters and 1 brother
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When he’s not perfect
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Not much free time and lots of homework
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What is Andrew’s favorite subject in school?
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Phy Ed
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Phy Ed or Lunch
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Phy Ed
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What does Andrew want to do when he grows up?
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Some type of engineer
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Phy Ed teacher and track coach
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Civil or mechanical engineer and coach
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Total Points: |
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2 out of 10
Better
than none! |
6 out of 10
Mom
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