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Swimming News / SwimSwam / June 12

Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Katharine Berkoff Sets American Record In 50 Back At Nationals

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Katharine Berkoff entered rarefied air last week at the U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis, becoming just the third woman in history to break 27 seconds in the 50 backstroke.

Swimming News / Pack Insider / June 6

Former NC State Swimmer Katharine Berkoff Sets American Record in 50m Backstroke

Former NC State Swimmer Katharine Berkoff became the first American female swimmer to swim the 50m Backstroke in under 27 seconds yesterday at the Toyota Nationals.

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / June 5

Watch: Berkoff’s 26.97 50 Back American Record & Other Day Three U.S. Nationals Race Videos

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) World Championship

Swimming News / Field Level Media / June 5
Katharine Berkoff sets U.S. record in 50m backstroke

Katharine Berkoff sets U.S. record in 50m backstroke

Katharine Berkoff shattered the U.S. record in the 50-meter backstroke while winning the event at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Indianapolis on Thursday.

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / June 5

2025 U.S. Nationals Day 3 Roster Update: Olympians Berkoff, Casas, King, Weyant Punch Tickets

By Robert Gibbs on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) World Championship Selection Criteria SwimSwam Preview Index Meet Central Psych Sheets (Updated 6/02) Live Results How To Watch (USA Swimming Network) We’re over halfway through the U.S.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / June 5

Katharine Berkoff Now #2 All-Time In The 50 Backstroke After 26.97 American Record

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) World Championship

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / June 4

2025 U.S. World Trials: Heilman Axes 2 Free, Grimes Cuts 2 Back (Day 2 Prelims Scratches)

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) World Championship

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / May 22

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Smith and Berkoff Lead The Way Into Women’s 50 Backstroke

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) Meet Central

Swimming News / SwimSwam / May 16

Berkoff on Women’s Backstroke Depth: “You can’t ever really get a break in that event”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Wednesday, April 30 – Saturday, May 3, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center LCM (50 meters) Meet

Swimming News / SwimSwam / April 7

Katharine Berkoff on Outlook as New Pro: “I’m really excited to fully focus on long course”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam April 2-5, 2025 North Natomas Aquatic Center, Sacramento, CA LCM (50 Meters) Start Times Wednesday Distance: 8 pm (ET) All

Swimming News / SwimSwam / March 10

Katharine Berkoff on LCM Season: “I think I’ve been in for a big drop”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium March 5-8, 2025 LCM (50 Meters) Meet Central SwimSwam Event Page Start Times: prelims –  9:00 am CT/ finals – 6:00 pm CT Weds.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / December 10

2024 SC Worlds Lineups: Americans Add Berkoff, Douglass for Finals of Women’s 400 Free Relay

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam December 10-15, 2024 Duna Arena, Budapest, Hungary SCM (25m) Meet Central Roster Index SwimSwam Preview Index Pick’em Psych

Swimming News / SwimSwam / September 18

Katharine Berkoff on Bronze in Paris, Backstroke Starts, and Olympic Rings Tattoo with Her Dad

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Katharine Berkoff secured her spot in Olympic history by contributing to a USA 2-3 finish in the women’s 100 back, earning a bronze medal with her third-place finish.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / September 12

2025 College Swimming Previews: Versatile Freshman Class Bodes Well for #9 NC State Women

By Bradley Bush on SwimSwam It’s that time of the year again. SwimSwam will be previewing the top 12 men’s and women’s teams (and then some) from the 2024 NCAA Championships.

Swimming News / Pack Insider / August 5

Recapping the Performances of NC State’s Swimmers in the 2024 Summer Olympics

Swimming (Indoor) has wrapped up in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Here’s a recap of how NC State’s Former and Incoming Swimmers did. Katharine Berkoff (United States) won the Bronze in the 100m Backstroke and Gold in the 400m Medley Relay.

Swimming News / Pack Insider / August 4

Former NC State Swimmer Katharine Berkoff Wins Gold in the 4×100 Medley Relay!

Former NC State Swimmer Katharine Berkoff won the Gold Medal in the 4×100 Medley Relay today in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Berkoff didn’t swim in the Finals, but did swim a 58.98 second 100m Backstroke in the Semifinals to help propel the United States to the Finals.

Swimming News / Backing the Pack / July 31

Katharine Berkoff takes bronze in 100m backstroke

Berkoff is the eighth NC State swimmer to win an Olympic medal. Katharine Berkoff took home the bronze in the 100m backstroke in Paris on Tuesday, in the process becoming the first female swimmer from NC State ever to win a medal at the Olympics.

Swimming News / NBC Sports / July 30

NC State’s Katharine Berkoff is Swimming in the 100 Backstroke Final this Afternoon

NC State’s Katharine Berkoff is swimming in the 100 Backstroke Final this afternoon at 3pm EST. Yesterday morning, she swam faster than anyone in the Prelims, clocking a time of 57.99 seconds.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / July 29

Katharine Berkoff Blasts Strong Opening Swim in 100 Back Prelims to Kick Off Olympic Debut

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam Pool Swimming: July 27 – August 4, 2024 Open Water Swimming: August 8-9, 2024 La Defense Arena – Paris, France LCM (50 meters)

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