The TCU rifle standout, Julie Johannessen, passed away unexpectedly, according to her obituary.
Julie Johannessen passed away on April 23, 2023, at the age of just 21, causing a significant loss to the TCU community.
TCU’s rifle team respected Johannessen’s participation, and her contributions to the squad and the sport would be missed.
Everyone in the shooting community, including her teammates, coaches, and the larger TCU family, was shocked by her untimely death.
Johannessen, who was born and raised in Fredrikstad, Norway, joined the Norwegian squad at a young age thanks to her love of shooting.
Her profound devotion to her sport and team will live on in memory forever.
Everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving her will forever hold a special place in their hearts for her.
The cause of Julie Johannessen’s death was not mentioned in her obituary. Information about her funeral is likewise kept confidential.
No cause of death has been given, yet, and Julie’s family, teammates, and coaches have asked for privacy as they mourn her passing.
The whole TCU campus offers its sympathies to Johannessen’s family at this trying time.
In order to join the rifle squad at TCU, Johannessen enrolled there. She soon rose to prominence in the shooting world.
With an overall team score of 4758, she helped the team set an NCAA record and finish second in the NCAA Championships in her debut season.
In addition, she set her own personal records by scoring a flawless 600 in the air rifle against UTEP and shattering the NCAA small bore record with a score of 598 at the Patriot Rifle Championships.
Johannessen was a strong opponent with exceptional talent, according to coach Karen Monez.
She was a beloved teammate who loved the Horned Frogs and brought joy to everyone around her with her infectious smile.
Her obvious excitement for the game and for life had a good influence on everyone in her vicinity.
In addition, the Norwegian Shooting Association voiced its astonishment and regret over Johannessen’s passing.
She was regarded as a sweet, loving, and compassionate young lady with high expectations and aspirations to excel.
She was a dedicated, strong-willed athlete who put in a lot of training time and had the ability to make choices during a competition.
Coach Karen Monez expressed her regret and appreciation for the outstanding young woman following the passing of Julie Johannessen.
Monez mentioned Johannessen’s contagious grin and upbeat demeanour, which radiated positivity wherever she went.
Despite having a difficult upbringing, Johannessen thrived as an athlete at the collegiate level and internationally, accomplishing things that few others had in such a short period of time with the TCU programme.
Monez expressed gratitude for the time they had with Johannessen as a beloved teammate and member of the Horned Frogs, while also acknowledging the tragic effect of her passing on the small rifle community.