Arizona's Julie Labonte stands on the podium after winning the omen's shot put during the NCAA college Indoor Championships at Texas A&M University Saturday, March 12, 2011, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)

Arizona's Julie Labonte gets set for a practice throw while working out at Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Labonte represented Canada in the 2012 Olympics. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star  

9. Julie Labonte 

Years at UA: 2010-14

Notable achievements:

  • Two-time NCAA champion

  • Four-time Pac-10 Champion

  • Six-time All-American

  • Seven-time All-Conference

  • 2012 Olympian (Canada)

  • UA record-holder in indoor shot put

  • No. 3 UA all-time in shot-put

  • No. 4 all-time in discus 


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