Grand Valley State University Athletics

Julie Upmeyer concluded her swimming career as the top distance freestyler in Laker annals. Upmeyer was an 11-time all-american for Grand Valley State and finished her career as the school record-holder in the 200, 500, 1000 and 1650-meter freestyle. She continues to hold the freshman and varsity record in the 1650 freestyle (17:32.92), while still ranking in the top three all-time in the 200, 500 and 1000 free. Julie captured 10 GLIAC individual championships during her career and was named the GLIAC Women’s Swimmer of the Year for the 2000 and 2001 campaigns. Upmeyer was a four-time College Swimming Coaches Association of America Academic All-American and a three-time academic All-GLIAC honoree. Julie was 2002 Grand Valley State Scholar Athlete of the Year and was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award.