Julie Thackston Class: Junior Hometown: Fredrick, Md High School: Governor Thomas Johnson High School Event: Back

Personal Bests:
100 back: 1:02.34
200 back: 2:09.01
100 fly: 1:02.46

As a Sophomore (2009-10): Fifth best mark on the team in the 200 back (2:04.46)...finished 24th and 27th in the 100 back (59.76) and 200 back (2:09.24), respectively.

As a Freshman (2008-09): Picked up a personal-best time in the 100 back (1:02.34) at the triangular versus George Mason and North Carolina (11/8/08)...also secured career-best time in the 200 back (2:09.01) at the ACC Championships...picked up third career-best time of the season at Terrapin Cup in the 100 fly (1:02.46).

Before Maryland: All-county in backstroke for three years in the backstroke at Governor Thomas Johnson High School...member of Monocacy Aquatic Club...a Maryland Distinguished Scholar...also lettered in soccer as a senior in high school.

Personal: Daughter of Mike and Debbie Thackston...Nickname is Julie...sister Jennifer, swam for the Terps....major is secondary math education.