Two-time Olympic medalist Kate Douglass is considered to be the most versatile swimmer out there, participating in numerous events. She can swim 200 meters of breaststroke with the best of them and sprint alongside the world's fastest women. She holds a total of two Olympic medals, 26 World Championship (including both long and short course) medals, and 21 NCAA medals as of July 2024. Born on November 17, 2001, she went to Pelham Memorial High School, graduating in 2019, followed by the University of Virginia to begin college swimming, which lasted until 2023, throughout which time she was regarded as the best swimmer in NCAA history.
Douglass took home five medals, including two golds, from the 2024 World Championships in Doha. Also, at the latter event, she won a silver medal in the women's 50 freestyle (long course) for clocking 23.91 seconds, which is an American record. She also won a silver medal in the women's 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Kate Douglass Speed
At the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Douglass won silver in the 50-meter freestyle, shattering the American record for the fastest swimming event with a time of 23.91 seconds (long course). By doing this, she became the fastest female swimmer in American history. The previous American mark was established at the 2017 World Championship by Simone Manuel at 23.97 seconds.
Kate Douglass’ personal bests as per the World Aquatics are as follows:
| Event | Time | Medal | Pool Ln. | Age | Competition | Date |
| Women 100 Freestyle | 52.39 | - | 25m | 20 | 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2021 | 16/12/2021 |
| Women 50 Breaststroke | 30.96 | - | 25m | 21 | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 16/12/2022 |
| Women 100 Breaststroke | 01:05.35 | - | 25m | 21 | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 16/12/2022 |
| Women 200 Breaststroke | 02:15.77 CR | Gold | 25m | 21 | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 16/12/2022 |
| Women 50 Butterfly | 26.34 | - | 25m | 21 | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 13/12/2022 |
| Women 200 Medley | 02:02.12 AM | Gold | 25m | 21 | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 13/12/2022 |
| Women 4x50 Freestyle Relay | 01:33.89 AM CR | Gold | 25m | - | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 15/12/2022 |
| Women 50 Freestyle | 24.96 | - | 25m | 20 | 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2021 | 16/12/2021 |
| Women 4x100 Freestyle Relay | 03:26.29 AM | Silver | 25m | - | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 13/12/2022 |
| Women 4x50 Medley Relay | 01:42.41 | Silver | 25m | - | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 17/12/2022 |
| Women 4x100 Medley Relay | 03:44.35 WR | Gold | 25m | - | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 18/12/2022 |
| Mixed 4x50 Freestyle Relay | 01:29.04 | - | 25m | - | 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2021 | 17/12/2021 |
| Mixed 4x50 Medley Relay | 01:35.15 WR | Gold | 25m | - | 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | 14/12/2022 |
| Women 50 Freestyle | 23.91 AM | Silver | 50m | 22 | World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 | 18/02/2024 |
| Women 100 Freestyle | 52.56 | Gold | 50m | 22 | 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials | 19/06/2024 |
| Women 100 Backstroke | 01:04.04 | - | 50m | 17 | Atlanta Classis Swim Meet 2019 | 18/05/2019 |
| Women 100 Breaststroke | 01:06.67 | - | 50m | 22 | 2024 TYR Pro Series TN | 11/01/2024 |
| Women 50 Breaststroke | 31.58 | - | 50m | 22 | 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials | 20/06/2024 |
| Women 200 Breaststroke | 02:19.30 | Gold | 50m | 22 | 2024 TYR Pro Series TN | 13/01/2024 |
| Women 50 Butterfly | 26.27 | - | 50m | 21 | 2023 Phillips 66 | 29/06/2023 |
| Women 100 Butterfly | 56.43 | Bronze | 50m | 21 | 2023 Phillips 66 | 29/06/2023 |
| Women 200 Medley | 02:06.79 | Gold | 50m | 22 | 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials | 22/06/2024 |
| Women 4x100 Freestyle Relay | 03:30.20AM NR | Silver | 50m | - | Olympic Games Paris 2024 | 27/07/2024 |
| Women 4x200 Freestyle Relay | 08:18.92 | - | 50m | - | Mel Zajac Jr. International 2017 | 27/05/2017 |
| Women 4x100 Medley Relay | 03:52.08 | Gold | 50m | - | World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023 | 30/07/2023 |
| Mixed 4x100 Freestyle Relay | 03:20.82 | Silver | 50m | - | World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023 | 29/07/2023 |
| Mixed 4x100 Medley Relay | 03:40.19 | Bronze | 50m | - | World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023 | 26/07/2023 |
Kate Douglass’ 100 Fly
Douglass swam the women's 100 butterfly in 56.43 seconds at the Phillips 66 in June 2023, winning a bronze medal that was her personal best, according to World Aquatics.
Kate Douglass’ 100 Free
Douglass' personal best in the 100-meter freestyle is 52.56 seconds, set on the long course at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, winning a gold medal. Her best in the short course is 52.39 seconds, set at the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships, according to the World Aquatics.
Kate Douglass’ 50m Free
Douglass' personal best in the 50-meter freestyle is 23.91 seconds, set on the long course at the 2024 World Aquatics Championship; this was also an American record. Her best in the short course is 24.96 seconds, set at the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships, according to the World Aquatics.
Kate Douglass’ 200m Time
In 200 meters, Douglass' personal bests vary depending upon the discipline. She won a gold medal and set a championship record in the women's 200 breaststroke short course at the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships in 02:15.77. In the same discipline, but long course, she won gold by setting a personal best of 02:19.30 in the 2024 TYR Pro Series TN.
In the women’s 200-meter medley, short course, Douglass’ personal best was 02:02.12 at the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships, setting an American record and winning a gold medal. While in the same disciplines’ long course, her personal best was 02:06.79 at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, winning gold.
Douglass' personal best time in the women's 4x200 freestyle relay is 08:18.92, set at the Mel Zajac Jr. International in 2017.
FAQ's On Kate Douglass Speed
A. The fastest personal best of Kate Douglass was achieved at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, swimming the 50-meter freestyle (long course) in 23.91 seconds.
A. Kate Douglass loves chocolate, so her parents and coaches used to buy her candy bars at swim meets so she would set personal records, as per NBC.
A. Kate Douglass weighs 125 lb (57 kg).
A. Yes, Kate Douglass graduated from the University of Virginia (UVA) in 2023.
A. Kate Douglass was born and raised in Pelham, New York, in the United States.
