Katharine Berkoff Wins the Bronze Medal in the 100 Back at the Paris Olympics!!

Katharine Berkoff won the bronze medal in the Women’s 100-meter backstroke at the Paris Olympics with atime of 57.98!! Katharine had a great start and turn and posted her fastest time at the Olympics. Katharine said it was "super special" and an "amazing experience".

The women's 100-meter backstroke was a highly contested race featuring four of the fastest women in history.

Taking the gold was Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown with a time of 57.33 and set a new Olympic record.

Taking the silver was US swimmer Regan Smith with a time of 57.66. Smith also holds the world record in the event.

Congratulations, Katharine!! Montana Swimming is so proud of you!!

And there's more to the story. Katharine won a bronze meddal in the 100-meter backstroke exactly 32 years after her dad, Dave Berkoff, won the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the Barcelona Olympics!

Congratulations to Katharine, Dave, and Shirley!! Amazing accomplishments! We are so proud fo you!

Katharine hugging her dad after the race with her mom looking on. 

The winners on the podium in the women's 100 meter backstroke.

Katharine's bronze medal up close!