Katharine Berkoff
Hellgate High School
Impact Statement
“The memories are mostly the ones I have with my friends and that’s why everyone does high school swimming, because it’s really fun and social.” -Katharine Berkoff
Biography
Berkoff ended her scholastic career by setting two more records at the Montana state meet in the 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle.
Berkoff won 16 individual state titles during her career and never lost a race in her four years. She ranks 14th in the world in the 100 backstroke and she’s hoping to make the United States swim team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Berkoff’s dad, David, won four overall Olympic medals. As a senior, Berkoff was named the swimmer of the meet, setting new state records in both of her individual events. In the 100 freestyle, she won in 49.90 seconds, which broke her own record of 50.01 seconds that she set last season. In the 100 backstroke, she won in 52.40 seconds, which also broke her own record set last year in 52.80 seconds. In December, Berkoff a set Speedo Junior Nationals meet record in the 100- and 200-yard backstroke. She also won the 100 freestyle and finished second in the 200 individual medley.
Berkoff made an immediate splash as a member of the Wolfpack. She recorded two ACC titles as a freshman.
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