NC State’s Katharine Berkoff Makes the Olympic Team for 100 Backstroke!

NC State’s Katharine Berkoff secured herself a spot on the 2024 Olympic this week at the U.S. Olympic Trials. In the Finals, Berkoff came in 2nd in the 100 Backstroke, with a time of 57.91.

Wolfpack record holder, ACC Champion, NCAA Champion, and now Olympian!

Katharine Berkoff is officially on her way to Paris!#GoPack pic.twitter.com/8CK4uGbTRb

— NC State Swimming & Diving (@packswimdive) June 20, 2024

In the Semifinals, Berkhoff logged a time of 57.83, which is the 4th fastest time ever recorded.

Berkhoff is NC State’s 22nd Swimming & Diving Olympian, and the 4th from the Women’s Team.

Berkhoff leaves NC State with the school record in 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, 200 Medley Relay, 400 Medley Relay and 400 Free Relay.