Julijana Jelic '24 Recruiting Profile

I love swimming. I have tried various sports but I developed a deep passion for swimming at an early age. I enjoy all aspects of swimming from practicing, being on a team and competing.  I aspire to have a successful swim career through high school, on to a top tier college and possibly swimming on the international stage.

I know these are high aspirations and this requires hard work. I have a track record for dedication. I started competitively swimming when I was six years old. When I turned ten, I had a major breakthrough at my first State Championship meet and that is when I knew I had a good chance of meeting my goals, which has helped me become the athlete I am today. The most important skills are how to be focused,  discipline and most of all not to give up when things get difficult and challenging. 

I aspire to reach the olympic trials by my senior year in high school and I am working hard towards that goal. The reason why I want to swim at the collegiate level is because I want to be able to contribute to a team and to help push me to become a stronger swimmer, while at the same time allowing me to focus on achieving my academic goals as well.