Julia overcame physical illness with a recent diagnosis of ulcerative colitis; dropped ten seconds off her 400hurdle time, qualified for st
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Julia loves the discipline track and field brings, the mental and physical toughness and the opportunity to have marked improvement with black and white measurements.
Sydney-McGlaughlin is an inspiration for her. Sydney is fierce on the track and strives for greatness with discipline and an unmatched work ethic; yet, at the same time she is kind and God honoring in how she competes and treats people.
Julia's overall athletic journey. She was a gifted gymnastics talent when she was young and competing at high levels when she was 9 and then was diagnosed with a rare condition called PANDAS which causes brain swelling a host of other issues. She then started track in high school and despite physical issues has continued to push herself and her teammates.
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