Player Bio: Julie Medeiros - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
April 18, 2013 | Gymnastics
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Washington
Still recovering from a stress fracture from last year ... may sit out this season due to that injury. 2005 (Freshman): Competed in six consecutive meets starting with the second meet of the season ... posted her season best on vault (9.575) at her first meet of the season at Arizona State ... was a regular beam contributer in the six meets she participated in ... recorded career-high 9.775 to finish second at Boise State on beam ... tied for second on beam (9.750) vs. Stanford ... suffered a stress fracture in her left foot which put her out for the remainder of the season.
Personal
Parents are father, Louie, and mother, Kristine ... has a younger sister, Vanessa ... club coaches were Flaviu Toma, Celestina Popa-Toma and Valentin Star at Flicka Gymnastics ... competed internationally for Team Canada at the 2002 Pan American Games, 2001 Puerto Rico Cup, and 2001 Blue Water International ... intended major is business administration ... graduated with a 3.65 GPA from North Delta Senior Secoundary.
Getting to Know... Julie Medeiros
Your Nickname: Jewels
Your Major: Business
Why Washington?: Coaches and location
Which teammate will surprise people this year: Natalie Gillan
This teammate provides the best advice: Chelsea Bakken
Funniest thing about Coach Levesque: His jokes
Favorite song to dance to: "Laffy Taffy"
Favorite musical artist: Eminem and Metallica
Favorite gymnastics move: Bar dismount - Arabian Double Front, 1/2 Out
If I won the lottery, the first thing I'd buy: Vacation property
Favorite toy as a child: Barbies!
Favorite book: Don't have one
TV show I cannot miss: One Tree Hill
If I had a super power it would be: I would fly
Favorite restaurant in Seattle: The Melting Pot
Favorite home cooked meal: Roast Beef Dinner
Favorite show on MTV: Viva la Bam
Teammate that you would most like to Punk (like the TV show): Jessica Brown
My most prized possession is: My family
If I could work with any charity, it would be: Canucks for Kids
Reality TV Show I'd like to appear in: Fear Factor
If I were president, the first thing that I would do is: I am Canadian, I would never be president.
People don't know that I am scared of: Needles
Favorite Movie: Cinderella
This actress would play me in a movie: Sandra Bullock
Favorite non-Husky sports team to watch: Hockey. Go Canucks!
Favorite UW sports team to watch: Men's Basketball
Most famous person I've met: I have not met anyone yet
Best thing about UW: The Gymnastics Team
The person(s) I credit for getting me where I am today: Mom and Dad
Favorite quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you never take" - Wayne Gretzky
My most memorable moment at the UW is: The great times I have spent with my roomies
Very few people know this about me: I hate kiwi with a passion
