Bio

Kathleen Baker

Winston Salem, N.C.

BIRTHDATE February 28, 1997

HEIGHT 5' 8 1/2" (174.0 cm)

BIRTHDATE	February 28, 1997
HEIGHT	5' 8 1/2" (174.0 cm)

CLUB NAME

Team Elite (TE-CA)

COACH NAME

David Marsh

FAST FACTS

One-Time Olympian (2016)

Three World Champs medals (1g, 1s, 1b)

Two Olympic Games medals (1g, 1s)

FUN FACTS

High School Forsyth Country Day, Homeschooled ...15

College California '19

College Major Public Health

Future Professional Aspirations Pharmaceutical or medical device sales rep

Parents Norris and Kimberley ... Norris is an administrator/educator, Kimberley is a CFP and swam at College of Charleston

Sibling(s) Older sister (Rachel) swam at Washington & Lee University

Most Influential Person "My parents because they have been there to support me and pick me up every step of the way. My mom is a incredible mom who was able to run her own business while never missing a swim meet, soccer, game or school play act. My coach David Marsh who is a second parent to me and someone who I idolize as a coach. He has made me a better swimmer and person. I also admire my fiance for serving our country in the Marine Corps."

Affiliated non-profits or Organizations Crohns and Colitis Foundation

Favorites sports team: Carolina Panthers

Favorites race: "Breaking the world record outside in the 100M backstroke at USA nationals [2018]" in Irvine 2018

ISL Team LA Current

Career Highlights

1x Olympian (2016)
2x Olympic medalist (1g, 1s)
3x World Championships (LCM) medalist (1g, 1s, 1b)
4x Pan Pacs medalist (1g, 1s, 2b)
5x U.S. national champion
9x U.S. National Team member
Former world-record holder in the 100m backstroke

Olympics History

2016: Gold, 4x100m Med-R; Silver, 100m BK

World Champs History

2019: 6th, 50m BK; T-6th, 100m BK
2017: Gold, 400m Med-R; Silver, 100 BK; Bronze, 200 BK; 5th, 50 BK
2015: 8th, 100m BK

Pan Pacs History

2018: Gold, 200m BK; Silver, 4x100m Med-R; Bronze, 100m BK; Bronze, Mixed 4x100m Med-R
2014: 9th, 100m BK

SC Worlds History

2018: Gold, 400m Med-R; Silver, 200m BK; Bronze, 200m IM; 5th, 100 BK
2014: Silver, 200m FR-R (PR); 6th, 100m BK; 11th, 200m BK

Olympic Trials History

2020: 5th, 200m BK; 11th, 100m BK; 11th, 200m IM
2016: 2nd, 100m BK
2012: 13th, 200m BK; 14th, 100m BK; 23rd, 200m IM

U.S. Nationals History

2018: 1st, 100m BK; T-1st, 200m BK; 1st, 200m IM
2017: 1st, 100m BK; 1st, 200m BK; 2nd 50m BK
2014: 2nd, 200m BK; 4th, 100m BK; 10th, 200m IM; T-15th, 50m BK: 22nd 100m FL
2013: 2nd, 4x100m FR-R; 4th, 50m BK; 6th, 100m BK; 6th, 200m BK
2011: 27th, 100m BK; 34th, 200m IM; 43rd, 200m BK

NCAA History

2018: 1st, 200y BK; 2nd, 200y IM; 2nd, 4x50y Med-R; 2nd, 4x100y FR-R; 3rd, 100y BK; 3rd, 4x100y Med-R; 3rd, 4x200y FR-R
2017: 1st, 100y BK; 1st, 200y BK; 1st, 200y IM; 1st, 4x50y Med-R; 2nd, 4x200y FR-R; 3rd, 4x100y FR-R
2016: 2nd, 200y IM; 3rd, 4x200y FR-R; 10th, 4x100y Med-R; 13th, 100y BK; 13th, 200y BK

Intl. Results

2012 Jr Pan Pacs: 9th, 100m BK; T-10th, 200m BK; T-15th, 400m IM; T-23rd, 200m IM

World Jrs History

2013: Silver, 100m BK; Silver, 200m BK; Bronze, 4x100m Med-R; Bronze, Mixed 4x100m Med-R; 4th, 200m IM; 4th, 50m BK

Event ▼	Swim Time ▼	Swim Date ▼	Meet Name ▼
50m BK (SCM)	26.21	11/16/2019	2019 ISL Series - College Park
100m BK (SCM)	55.91	09/29/2018	2018 World Cup - Eindhoven
200m BK (SCM)	2:00.69	10/06/2018	2018 World Cup - Budapest
100m IM (SCM)	58.02	10/04/2018	2018 World Cup - Budapest
200m IM (SCM)	2:05.54	12/15/2018	2018 SCM World Champs
50m BK	27.48	07/26/2017	2017 World Champs
100m BK	58.00	07/28/2018	2018 Summer Nationals
200m BK	2:06.14	08/09/2018	2018 Pan Pacific Champs
200m IM	2:08.32	07/29/2018	2018 Summer Nationals

Event	50m BK (SCM)
Swim Time	26.21
Swim Date	11/16/2019
Meet Name	2019 ISL Series - College Park

Event	100m BK (SCM)
Swim Time	55.91
Swim Date	09/29/2018
Meet Name	2018 World Cup - Eindhoven

Event	200m BK (SCM)
Swim Time	2:00.69
Swim Date	10/06/2018
Meet Name	2018 World Cup - Budapest

Event	100m IM (SCM)
Swim Time	58.02
Swim Date	10/04/2018
Meet Name	2018 World Cup - Budapest

Event	200m IM (SCM)
Swim Time	2:05.54
Swim Date	12/15/2018
Meet Name	2018 SCM World Champs

Event	50m BK
Swim Time	27.48
Swim Date	07/26/2017
Meet Name	2017 World Champs

Event	100m BK
Swim Time	58.00
Swim Date	07/28/2018
Meet Name	2018 Summer Nationals

Event	200m BK
Swim Time	2:06.14
Swim Date	08/09/2018
Meet Name	2018 Pan Pacific Champs

Event	200m IM
Swim Time	2:08.32
Swim Date	07/29/2018
Meet Name	2018 Summer Nationals