Katie Kubiak

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Katie Kubiak
Personal information
Born (2003-05-14) May 14, 2003 (age 22)
Home town Cedarburg, Wisconsin, U.S.
Sport
Sport Para swimming
Disability Congenital myopathy
Disability class S4
Medal record
Women's para swimming
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2025 Singapore 100 m freestyle S4
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2025 Singapore 50 m backstroke S4
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2025 Singapore 50 m freestyle S4
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2025 Singapore 200 m freestyle S4
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2025 Singapore 50 m butterfly S5
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2025 Singapore Mixed 4×50 m freestyle relay 20pts
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2025 Singapore Mixed 4×50 m medley relay 20pts

Katie Kubiak (born May 14, 2003) is an American para swimmer.

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Career

In June 2025, Kubiak competed at the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships, where she set four World Records. She set records in the 50-meter butterfly (39.66), 100-meter backstroke (1:32.72), 50-meter freestyle (36.44), and 200-meter freestyle (2:44.97) events. [1] [2]

She made her World Para Swimming Championships debut in 2025. [3] She tied Leanne Smith as team USA's most decorated swimmer at the event with seven medals. She won four gold medals, one silver medal and two bronze medals. [4] She set world records in the 50 metre backstroke S4 with a time of 42.66, 50 metre freestyle S4 with a time of 36.83. [5] [6]

Personal life

Kubiak was diagnosed with late-onset congenital myopathy. She underwent spinal surgery in 2018. [7] [8] She attends the New York University Tisch School of the Arts where she is double majoring in journalism and film. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Truby, Olivia (June 22, 2025). "Unstoppable Kubiak Sets Fourth World Record to Conclude U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ Zaccardi, Nick (June 23, 2025). "Katie Kubiak breaks world records in four events at U.S. Para Swimming Championships". NBC Sports . Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ Gowdy, Kristen (May 29, 2025). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Names 20 to World Championships Roster". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ Blanco, Annemarie (September 27, 2025). "Team USA Caps 2025 World Championships with Five Medals, Ties for Most Gold". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  5. ↑ D'Addona, Dan (September 24, 2025). "World Para Swimming Championships Day 4: Katie Kubiak Breaks World Record; Gia Pergolini Wins Gold". Swimming World . Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  6. ↑ Folsom, Madeline (September 25, 2025). "Two World Records Fall on Day Five of Para Swimming Championships". SwimSwam . Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  7. ↑ Allan, Lance (September 2, 2025). "CBS 58's Hometown Athlete: Cedarburg's Katie Kubiak swims for Team USA after life-altering surgery". CBS58.com . Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Price, Karen (February 13, 2025). "The Pool Where Katie Kubiak's First Chapter Ended Brought New Life To Her Next Journey". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ Mak, Jonathan (October 10, 2024). "Picking up where she left off: NYU para swimmer Katie Kubiak qualifies for US national para swimming team". Washington Square News . Retrieved September 16, 2025.


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