Katharine Berkoff, a former standout swimmer for North Carolina State University, secured a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the Paris Olympics. With a time of 57.98 seconds in the final, Berkoff became the first female swimmer from NC State to win an Olympic medal, marking a historic achievement for the Wolfpack.

Berkoff, who competed for the Wolfpack from 2019 to 2024 and earned five NCAA championships, also made history at the ACC Tournament by winning five consecutive titles in the 100-yard backstroke. This Olympic medal not only adds to her decorated swimming career but also continues the legacy of her father, David Berkoff, a former Olympic gold medalist.

Excerpt: Katharine Berkoff, former NC State swimmer, made history by winning a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the Paris Olympics. She is the first female swimmer from NC State to achieve this honor.