University of California Athletics

Kathleen Baker
Women’s Swimming
USA
2015-present
 
Twitter: @KathleenBaker2
 
Baker earned her place on the U.S. team with a second-place finish in the 100m backstroke at the Olympic Trials and owns a best of 59.29 in the event. She was a finalist in the 100m back at the 2015 World Championships (8th). Baker, who will be a sophomore at Cal in 2016-17, was runner-up in the 200-yard IM at the 2016 NCAA Championships. She has additional international experience that includes finishing ninth in the 100m back at the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships, and taking a silver medal in the 200m free relay and placing sixth in the 100m back at the 2014 FINA Short Course World Championships.  
 
Bio Links
CalBears.com
USASwimming
 
Schedule (All Times PT)
Sunday, Aug. 7 – 100-meter backstroke prelims - 58.84 (1st, advanced to semis)
Sunday, Aug. 7 – 100-meter backstroke semifinals - 58.84 (1st, advanced to final)
Monday, Aug. 8 – 100-meter backstroke final - 58.75 (Silver medal)
Saturday, Aug. 13 - 400-meter medley relay final - 3:53.13 (Gold medal)