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. Her time of 26.97 is a new American Record, and the 2nd fastest time in history.
Katharine Berkoff sets a NEW AMERICAN RECORD to take the 50m backstroke win! ud83cuddfaud83cuddf8
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Last Summer, Berkoff won a Bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in the 100m Backstroke, becoming the first NC State Women’s Swimmer to win a medal in the Olympics.