Julia Dennis on Racing LCM after NCAAs: “I feel like I just ripped the band-aid off”

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After a pair of Top-8 finishes in the sprint freestyle events at NCAAs, Louisville junior Julia Dennis is back in the competition pool, this time getting in long course reps. Dennis finished 2nd in the 50 free and 5th in the 50 fly, noting that every opportunity she gets to race in LCM she feels like she’s picking something up.

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Springtime
2 days ago

Oh look, another bathtub specialist who can’t get it done in a real pool.

Big Mike
Reply to  Springtime
2 days ago

Your mom is a bathtub specialist.

sjostrom stan
2 days ago

would love to see her steal a top 6 spot in the 100 free this summer

Sparkle
3 days ago

Hear me out – what do we get her to transfer to Texas and start training with bowman…think about it

This Guy
Reply to  Sparkle
2 days ago

Louisville has a great thing going, especially with their ladies sprint. I’d be more interested in others joining Louisville

SwimmerTX
Reply to  Sparkle
2 days ago

Just stop. Texas is not for everyone and after seeing her success at Louisville I think it’s better that she sticks with what’s worked for her.

HogmanTheIntruder
Reply to  Sparkle
2 days ago

Don’t hold your breath, go Cards!

saltie
Reply to  Sparkle
2 days ago

Bowman isn’t even the womens coach…

and she’s clearly improving at Louisville.

I know Bowman is a good coach, and I’m a big fan of him, but he’s not some magic potion for fast swimming and he can’t coach every swimmer in the world

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