Julie Tripson Class: Junior Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. High School: Baldwin Height: 5-5 Event: Throws Eligibility: In/Out

Prep: Earned six letters at Baldwin High School, two in gymnastics and four in track and field... Personal bests at Baldwin include 35 ft. in the shot put and 118 ft. in the discus throw... Competed in gymnastics for 12 years... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Julie Marie Tripson... Parents are George and Lauren Tripson... Born on Oct. 1, 1987... Has two siblings, Amy (18) and Mark (14)... Hobbies include reading and crafting... A 2005 graduate of Baldwin High School... Majoring in math with a minor in economics.