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KATHARINE BERKOFF BREAKS OWN AMERICAN, U.S. OPEN RECORDS WITH 26.90 TO WIN THE 50 BACK
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KATHARINE BERKOFF BREAKS OWN AMERICAN, U.S. OPEN RECORDS WITH 26.90 TO WIN THE 50 BACK

American backstroker Katharine Berkoff broke her own U.S. Open, American Record, and Pan Pacific Championship Records with a win in the 50m backstroke at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships.

Robert Gibbs

August 13, 2026

Katharine Berkoff Shares Goals for UVA Pro Am: “Be Happy and Present More than Anything”
Athlete Achievements

Katharine Berkoff Shares Goals for UVA Pro Am: “Be Happy and Present More than Anything”

Katharine Berkoff had a solid showing in Charlottesville this week, winning the 50 Back (25.43, tying with Claire Curzan and .2 from the World Record) and finishing 3rd in the 100 back (55.07) and 4th in the 100 free (52.77). During the meet, Berkoff told SwimSwam that her goal was to be happy and present during her racing, as SCM times don’t necessarily hold much weight for the World Champion.

Coleman Hodges

October 18, 2026

Coach Stefani Wendelschaefer Appointed to CSCAA Board of Directors
Program Updates

Coach Stefani Wendelschaefer Appointed to CSCAA Board of Directors

The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced Monday morning that NC State swimming assistant coach Stefani Wendelschaefer has been appointed to the CSCAA Board of Directors as the organization's Assistant/Associate Head Coach representative.

NC State Athletics

October 5, 2026

Four Gold Medals and Five Records Earned at Pan Pacific Championships
Meet Results

Four Gold Medals and Five Records Earned at Pan Pacific Championships

After a week of competition, one former and four current NC State Wolfpack athletes representing Team USA and South Africa wrapped up competition at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, with a collection of standout performances, including four gold medals, one American record and four Pan Pacific Championship records.

NC State Athletics

August 19, 2026

QUINTIN MCCARTY AFTER GOLD FOR USA: “DON’T THINK. HAVE FUN. SMILE. THAT’S MY BIGGEST ADVICE”
Athlete Achievements

QUINTIN MCCARTY AFTER GOLD FOR USA: “DON’T THINK. HAVE FUN. SMILE. THAT’S MY BIGGEST ADVICE”

In a battle that came down to the finish, Quintin McCarty got his hand on the wall first in the 50 Back, winning in 24.51

Coleman Hodges

August 14, 2026

Wolfpack Represented by Seven at 2026 European Swimming Championships
Program Updates

Wolfpack Represented by Seven at 2026 European Swimming Championships

Seven Wolfpack swimmers representing six different nations are set to compete at the 2026 European Swimming Championships, which begin Monday, Aug. 10, and run through Sunday, Aug. 16, in Paris, France.

NC State Athletics

August 10, 2026

Nel Earns Three Bronze and Two African Records at Commonwealth Games
Athlete Achievements

Nel Earns Three Bronze and Two African Records at Commonwealth Games

Nel returned home with two bronze medals and helped rewrite the record books, contributing to two new African records.

NC State Athletics

August 4, 2026

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