Katharine Berkoff

2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Lilly King was fired up after posting a world-leading 1:04.72 in the women’s 100 breast semis, and has her first chance to qualify for the Olympics tonight.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 3 Finals Preview

On day three of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, there will be three semi-finals and FOUR finals (where swimmers will fight for Olympic nominations).

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky’s 2021 Olympic campaign essentially gets underway tonight, as she aims to make a third straight U.S. Olympic team in the women’s 400 free.

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Regan Smith Breaks 100 Back U.S. Open Record at 57.92 During Trials Semifinals

During semifinal #2 of the women’s 100 back, 19-year-old Regan Smith ripped out a 57.92 to break the U.S. Open record and qualify first into tomorrow’s final.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Today’s explosive heats feature three reigning world record-holders (Lilly King, Ryan Murphy, Katie Ledecky) and one recent world record-holder (Regan Smith).

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials: 38% Men, 17% Women Faster than Day 2 Prelims Seeds

This morning, 25.8% of swimmers were faster than their seeds, with 38% of the men and 18% of the women besting their seed times this morning.

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Katharine Berkoff Soars to U.S. #8 All-Time Performer in 100 Back

Katharine Berkoff tied for 2nd place with a 58.88, which is a lifetime best for Berkoff by .41. She surpassed Coughlin and Bootsma in U.S. all-time rankings.

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Regan Smith Scratches 100 Fly Final To Avoid 100 Back Double, Kelly Pash is In

Regan Smith scratched the 100 fly final after placing 6th in the 100 fly semifinal last night, avoiding a tough 100 fly final / 100 back semifinal double.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Vets V. Rising Stars In The Women’s 100 Back

In an event where it could take a quicker time to make the Olympic team than to win an Olympic medal, it’s truly anybody’s game.

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Justin Ress Hits 53.0 Career-Best In 100 Back, Moves To #2 In U.S. This Year

Justin Ress tuned up for the U.S. Olympic Trials with two huge personal bests, including the #2 time among all Americans this season in the 100 back.

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Women’s Recruit Ranks: Individual Scoring For All Classes Through 2021 NCAAs

Virginia’s Class of 2019 / 2023 has been outstanding, with four top-20 recruits all scoring as sophomores and Kate Douglass winning a national title.

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2021 NCAA Women’s Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Katharine Berkoff will take flight in the 200 back final tonight as NC State tries to clinch second in a tight battle for second.

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2021 NCAA Women Day Four Preview: Virginia is On The Way To Making History

On the slate tonight will be the fastest-seeded 1650 free final, followed by the finals of the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, and 400 free relay.

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2021 NCAA Women Day 4 Ups/Downs: UVA Earns All 6 Scorers In the A-Finals

The Cavaliers picked up 6 A-finalists this morning, flexing their depth in the 200 breast, led by #2 Alex Walsh, #3 Ella Nelson, and #6 Alexis Wenger.

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Katharine Berkoff, Sophie Hansson Explain What Sets NC State Training Apart

Hansson and Berkoff of NC State each won 2 NCAA titles last night, one in their individual events and 1 as a member of the winning 200 medley relay

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