California Lutheran University

Julia Benko | Swimcloud

2024-25
Competed in 24 total events during the season, earning 4 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronze medals… Achieved two top-10 finishes at the SCIAC Championships in the 200 Y Back (2:07.01) and 100 Y Back (58.84). Academic All-District Team Member.

2023-24
Was a member of the swimming and diving team… Competed at SCIAC Championships in the 100 Y Free, 200 Y Free, 500 Y Free, 50 Y Back, 100 Y Back, and 200 Y Back… Top times were 1:59.94 in the 200 Y Free, 5:21.02 in the 500 Y Free, 28.53 in the 50 Y Back, 59.40 in the 100 Y Back, and 2:08.64 in the 200 Y Back.

2022-23
Is 6th in program history for both 100 Y Back with a time of 1:00.28 and 200 Y Back with a time of 2:10.15... At the SCIAC Championships, placed 12th in the 100 Y Back, 13th in the 200 Y Back, and 25th in the 200 Y Free… Swam in 6 meets this season, and competed in free and back events.

George Washington High School ‘22
Competed in swimming and diving in the Denver Public Schools League... F.A.S.T Freshman Award... Earned the IB Diploma... Honor Roll for 4 years.

Personal
Hometown is Denver, Colorado... Majoring in biology... Parents are Agnes and Alex... Sibling is Anna... Chose Cal Lutheran because “when I visited I felt at home. I knew I would be happy there for the next 4 years. The people I met during my campus visit were welcoming and I was very excited at the prospect of swimming. I wanted to be part of the team immediately.”... Played club for Mission Aurora Colorado Swimming... Volunteered at Dolls for Daughters.