Katharine Berkoff World Champion in the 50 LCM Backstroke!!

Susan Huckeby

Katharine Berkoff is the new world champion in the 50 meter backstroke. Berkoff swam to the gold medal in 27.08 seconds to win the 50 LCM backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore! Congratulations Katharine!!

Katharine’s mom Shirley was celebrating in the stands.

Regan Smith captured the silver medal with a time of 27.25 seconds.

In the 100 meter backstroke, Regan Smith won the silver medal, and Katharine Berkoff won the bronze medal.

Photo courtesy Judy Gustafson Facebook post