Julia has officially decided to retire from competitive swimming. Here is her official statement: www.juliawilkinson.com

Thank you all for your support of Julia throughout her career. She and I are very grateful. Gig em.

She is an A&M superstar. Awesome competitor and representative of the Aggies. My very best to her (and you).

I can't imagine the struggle she went through to make that decision. I'm glad she is at peace with it and is ready to move on. That said, we haven't heard the last of Julia -- you can count on that.

Congrats on a phenomenal swimming career. There can only be one 'first' NCAA champion in swimming at Texas A&M. I'm glad and proud it was her. She was a model athlete and is a model Aggie.

Didn't another girl win a NCAA title at that same meet?

Alia Atkinson won the event right after Julia's 100 free win. 2 consecutive Aggie National Champions...pretty cool stuff.

One of the all-time A&M greats!