2016-17 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Julia Cook
- Position:
- Back/Free
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Boerne
- Hometown:
- Boerne, Texas
2015-16 (Junior)
Posted season bests of 57.25c in the 100 back at the Art Adamson Invitational and 2:01.56c at the Speedo Sectionals … had a fourth place finish in the 100 back against North Texas and sixth in the 500 free against Rice.
2014-2015 (Sophomore)
Saw success at the Art Adamson Invitational, setting career bests in the 100 free (52.36), 200 free (1:50.43), 500 free (5:04.95, and 100 back (57.39)… set a personal best in the 100 fly (58.44) and finished fifth in the championship final 100 back (1:05.11) and 200 back (2:20.89) at the Speedo Championship Series.
2013-2014 (Freshman)
Made an impact with a solid freshman season. At the Art Adamson Invitational, Cook competed in the 50 free (25.08), 100 free (52.99), 200 free (1:52.38), 500 free (5:06.43), 100 back (58.19), and 200 back (2:01.00). Cook’s 200 back is the fifth fastest on the team this season.
High School/Club:
2013 graduate of Boerne High School in Boerne, Texas … four-year letter winner … silver medalist at State meet in 200 free and 6th place finisher in 100 back … four-year First team All-State in 200 free and 100 back … also competed for Alamo Area Aquatics for four years and was coached by Bill Thomas.
Personal:
Julia Munson Cook is the daughter of Michael and Mary Cook … born on April 29, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas … has two siblings: Emily and Brian … intends to major in Forensic and Investigative Sciences … has been swimming competitively since the age of 12 … says she chose A&M “because of the friendliness and care that everyone radiates!”
Close Up
Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy
Most played song in my iPod: Kiss Me in the Dark by The Randy Rogers Band
What I drive: Chevy Truck
Favorite movie: Sweet Home Alabama
What I’m reading: Boring School books….
Bookmarked websites: Pinterest and Wanelo
Worst habit: Popping my Knuckles
Superstition: I don’t have one….
Favorite city to visit: Honolulu, Hawaii
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Tim Duncan
Talent I’d most like to have: To be able to dance!
Dream date: Channing Tatum
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: I don’t really know them well enough yet….
Pre-competition music: Born to Fly by Sara Evans
Favorite quote: “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.”
Something about me that most people don’t know: My worse fear is drowning.
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Midnight Yell
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Bultman: Patient
Coach Jamison: Tough
