Katharine Berkoff had a very strong showing at the Pro Swim in Indianapolis this weekend, firing off a 26.98 50 Back to take the win and set a new Pro Swim Series record. That time was also just .01 away from her own American Record and .12 off the World Record, held by Australia’s Kaylee McKeown...Read More
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Katharine Berkoff Blazes 26.98 50 Back in Indy, Sets Pro Swim Series Record
Katharine Berkoff After 26.98 50 Back: “I've learned a lot about myself mentally this year”
Coleman Hodges
(SwimSwam)
June 22, 2026
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