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Kate Douglass is a competitive swimmer representing the United States of America. A proud graduate of the University of Virginia, Douglass' impressive swimming career includes being a two-time Olympian with medals from both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games. In Tokyo, she earned a bronze medal in the 200m Individual Medley, while in Paris, she won a silver medal as part of the Women's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay team.
Douglass' achievements extend beyond the Olympic stage. At the 2023 World Championships, she secured gold medals in the 200m Individual Medley and the 4 x 100m Medley Relay, alongside silver medals in the 200m Breaststroke, the 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Mixed and Women), and bronze in the 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Mixed). Her career has been marked by consistent excellence across various events, amassing a total of 21 medals, including 9 golds, 7 silvers, and 5 bronzes.
What is Kate Douglass' Nationality?
Kate Douglass is American. Her parents are Allison and William Douglass. Allison, a graduate of New Canaan High School, is notably supportive of Douglass' swimming career, though she was unable to attend the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to pandemic restrictions.
Kate Douglass Hometown
Kate Douglass is from Pelham, New York. She attended Pelham Memorial High School. During her time there, she achieved significant milestones, including being a member of the 2018-19 U.S. National Junior Team, competing at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Argentina and the 2017 Junior World Championships in Indianapolis. She also set U.S. Swimming National Age Group Records for the 50 freestyle in the 13-14 and 15-16 age groups and held New York high school records in the 50 and 100 freestyle. Additionally, she qualified for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in multiple events.
Kate Douglass Birthplace
Kate Douglass was born in Pelham, New York. She has achieved impressive times across various swimming disciplines. In long course meters (LCM), she recorded a 24.54 in the 50 free at the 2021 Pro Swim Series, a 52.56 in the 100 free during the 2024 Olympic Trials and a 2:06.79 in the 200 IM at the same Olympic Trials. Her performances in short course yards (SCY) include a standout 20.84 in the 50 free at the 2022 NCAA Championships and a 45.87 in the 100 free at the 2023 ACC Championships.
FAQs
A. Kate Douglass was born on November 17, 2001.
A. Kate Douglass specializes in individual medley, breaststroke, freestyle, and butterfly.
A. Kate Douglass’s coach is Todd DeSorbo.
A. Kate Douglass has won four gold medals at the World Championships (Long Course).
A. Kate Douglass has won four silver medals at the World Championships (Short Course).
