Katie Gates
Katie Gates

Player Profile
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
The Woodlands, Texas
High School:
The Woodlands
Height:
5-9
Event:
Sprint Free
Experience:
3L
Club Team:
The Woodlands Swim Club

2006-07 (JUNIOR) - Garnered first team Academic All-Big 12 accolades ... member of the school-record holding 200 free relay squad (1:32.93) ... captured second in the 50 free (24.28) in the Tigers' triumph over Truman State ... collected runner-up honors in the 50 free (24.35) vs. Iowa State ... took second in the 50 free (24.35) vs. Nebraska.

2005-06 (SOPHOMORE) - Finished third in the 50 free (24.17) in the Tigers' dual tie with Texas ... produced a runner-up finish in the 50 free (24.28) vs. rival Kansas ... notched a runner-up finish in the 50 free (24.57) vs. conference foe Iowa State.

2004-05 (FRESHMAN) - Turned in a second-place effort in the 50 free against Missouri State ... took second against Truman State and South Dakota ... placed third in the 50 free against Iowa State.

HIGH SCHOOL - Coached by Shane McCauley and Kent Kirchner at The Woodlands ... four-year varsity letteman in swimming and water polo ... three-year All-American in swimming ... three-year All-State swim team honoree ... swim team captain ... school record holder in the 200 free relay ... 2004 girls state runner-up ... Academic All-American ... graduated Magna Cum Laude ... member of the Woodlands Swim Club ... 2004 Junior National Champion attendee.

PERSONAL - Katie Gates is the daughter of David and Pat Gates ... has a younger sister Lauren (21) and brother, Daniel (19) ... majoring in communication.

Tigers Complete Day One At Omaha Swimvitational

06/06/2008 - W. Swimming

The Missouri swimming team wrapped up their first day at the 2008 USA Swimming Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational, with senior Lori Halvorson (Tulsa, Okla.) qualifying from the Olympic Team Trials early in the day, while both the men's and women's 4 x 100m freestyle relay teams posted impressive runs to cap off the evening.

Mizzou Finishes No. 38 In U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

06/26/2008 - W. Swimming

It's certainly been a banner year for Missouri Athletics and on the heels of strong showings from Tiger Baseball, Softball and Men's Track and Field at the national level this spring, Missouri finished 38th in the final U.S. Sports Academy's Directors' Cup standings (formerly known as the Sears Directors' Cup) released Thursday afternoon by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.

Halvorson, Granger Qualify For U.S. Olympic Team Trials

06/24/2008 - W. Swimming

The Missouri men's and women's swim teams wrapped up their final meet before the Olympic Team Trials this past weekend, competing in the CSC Summer Invitational hosted by the Columbia Swimming Club and held at the Mizzou Aquatic Center. The meet was the final chance for swimmers to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, beginning Sunday, June 29, and running through Sunday, July 6.

Missouri Swimming & Diving Releases Schedule For 2008-09 Season

06/18/2008 - W. Swimming

Missouri Swimming and Diving Head Coach Brian Hoffer announced the Tigers' schedule for the upcoming 2008-09 season on Wednesday. Both the men's and women's teams will have some tough competition this season, including meets against a pair of top-25 powerhouses.

Swimmers Wrap Up Final Two Days At Omaha Swimvitational

06/09/2008 - W. Swimming

The Missouri men's and women's swim teams completed the final two days of the 2008 USA Swimming Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational this past weekend, concluding the four days of competition. The event, which featured Olympians such as Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps, was the final tune up before the 2008 Olympic Team Trials, which will be held later this month.