Meet the 2026 SWM Athletes: Juliette Whittaker

Juliette Whittaker | Women’s Elite Mile

Social Media: Instagram

Sponsor: Brooks Beasts TC
College: Stanford
Mile PR: 4:30.92

I swam for 8 years before I ever stepped foot on a track and I was convinced I would be a swimmer forever (my dream for as long as I can remember was to be swim at the Olympics — crazy how life changes!)
Before moving across the country for college, I grew up in Laurel, Maryland and spent a lot of my childhood going to museums in DC with my family
I recently started my professional career with Brooks Beasts TC, and I’m still pinching myself that this is my job.
I am the youngest of 4. 2 of my siblings also ran/run track, but we were never really competitive with running…our competitiveness came out STRONG in family game nights
When I’m not running, you can usually find me thrifting, writing, somewhere in nature (beaches or forests), listening to music, or just yapping with friends and family :)

What is a movie or show you have seen lately that others should tune into? I just recently started watching Abbott Elementary (I know Im late) but im obsessed it is hilarious
What is a book or podcast that is worth checking out? I love poetry (reading and writing) and one of my favorite poets is Rupi Kaur and two of my favorite books of hers are “Milk and Honey” and “Homebody”
What is your “Song of the Summer?” Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
When you’re not training, what’s one of your favorite activities? Thrifting!!!
Do you have any connections to Raleigh and/or North Carolina? No :(