Julia Reich
Julia Reich
  • Height:
    5'6"
  • Year:
    2026
  • Hometown:
    Bronxville, N.Y.
  • High School:
    Bronxville
  • Position:
    Free
  • Major:
    Environmental Studies
  • Pronunciation:
    JOO-lee-uh RIKE

Bio

 

Link to SwimCloud.com Career Statistics

 2023-24:
  • Opened the season with sixth place performances in the 500 Free (6:00.54) and 1000 Free (12:28.92) against Wheaton
  • Finished fifth in the 1000 Free against Simmons and Merrimack (12:17.59)
  • Won the 500 Free (5:57.60) and took third in the 200 IM (2:30.21) against Mount Holyoke
  • Made the “C” finals in the 200 IM (2:23.10) and 200 Free (2:07.70) at the MIT Invitational
  • Earned ninth in the 400 IM at the Sisters Invitational (5:12.82)
  • Placed 29th in the 400 IM (5:07.21), 39th in the 200 IM (2:28.14), 48th in the 200 Free (2:12.10) at the NEWMAC Championships
2022-23:
  • Made collegiate debut against Wheaton with a fourth place finish in 1000 Y Free (12:07.27)
  • Second in 500 Free against Simmons (5:45.92)
  • Won the 1000 Free over Mount Holyoke (12:03.78)
  • Third in 1650 Free at Sisters Invitational (20:06.11)
  • 34th in prelims in 100 Breaststroke (1:15.47), 36th in 200 Free (2:08.12), 45th in 500 Free (5:49.76)
Before Wellesley:
  • Attended Bronxville High School, graduated in 2022
  • Swam varsity for six years and was captain senior year
  • Swam for Badger Swim Club
Personal:
  • Daughter of Katherine Choo '82 and David Reich
  • Has a twin brother, Owen, and older brother, Ethan
  • Loves to teach and help kids swimming
  • Favorite colors are blue and purple (coincidentally Wellesley colors and class of 2026 colors!)
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose Wellesley for its balance of rigorous academics, uplifting swim team, and community of powerful women