Julia Downes

Height:
5-10
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Jacksonville, Fla.
High School:
Episcopal School of Jacksonville

2020-21 (Sophomore): Competed in five races • Was a part of the Third Varsity 8+ that finished fourth at the Lake Wheeler Invitational with a time of 7:30.71 • Her Third Varsity 8+ finished second in the Petite Final at the ACC Championships with a time of 7:48.40

2019-20 (Freshman):

Before UNC: Graduate of Episcopal School of Jacksonville • Three-year varsity letter winner and five-year member of the rowing team • 2019 team captain • Earned the Hammer Award for the fastest erg score in 2018 • Competed at Club Nationals with Jacksonville Youth Rowing Club in 2018 • Placed third in the freshman 8+ at FSRA Sweep Championships in 2016 • Member of the National Honor Society, Cum Laude Society, Community Service Council and Focus on Excellence Jacksonville.

Personal: Daughter of David Downes and Jenifer Shimp • Majoring in exercise and sport science.