Oklahoma State University Athletics
Countdown To The Jamboree: Getting to Know Tone Hjalmarsen
September 30, 2008 | Cowgirl Cross Country & Track
As the Cowboy Jamboree draws closer, we will countdown the days until it arrives with information on the event and the athletes. In today's countdown, we visit with junior Tone Hjalmarsen about her life on and off the cross country course.
Name: Tone Hjalmarsen
Class: Junior
Hometown: Bodoe, Norway
• Do you have any superstitions?
“If I see a black cat crossing the road I close my eyes no matter what, even if I'm biking or driving.”
• Who is your favorite super hero?
“Superwoman.”
• TV show you cannot miss?
“TV is not something I spend on too much. If I have time, I watch movies.”
• Who is your dream date?
“I have the perfect date in my boyfriend.”
• What is the one talent you'd most like to have?
“To control time.”
• If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?
“Kilimanjaro.”
• Who is your favorite athlete to watch in another sport?
“Ole Einar Bjørndalen in cross country skiing.”
• What is your favorite thing about Oklahoma State cross country?
“All the hills on the cross country course.”
• One word to describe you.
“Stubborn.”
• What would be your ultimate running accomplishment?
“To make the Olympics in the marathon and win nationals in track in the 10k.”
• If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
“Tirunesh Dibaba. I want to feel what it's like to run 14:11 for the 5k.”
• What CD are you listening to the most right now?
“Only iPod and radio for me.”
• If your house/apartment was on fire and you only had time to save one possession, what would it be?
“My credit card.”
• What is your favorite thing about cross country?
“It's hard, muddy and the strongest wins. The team can do it together.”
