Alabama Swimming and Diving Adds Olympian Catie DeLoof to Coaching Staff
8/20/2024 10:08:00 AM | Swimming & Diving
DeLoof was a member of Team USA’s bronze medal 4x100m freestyle relay team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Head Alabama swimming and diving coach Margo Geer announced the addition of former Olympian Catie DeLoof to the coaching staff on Tuesday.
"Catie is an exceptional addition to our coaching staff," Geer said. "Her extensive experience in high-level competition, combined with her dedication and enthusiasm will undoubtedly make a positive impact on our program. Catie's passion for teaching the sport and developing skill and character has been evident from the beginning of this process. She is a great fit for this role, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Tide!"
DeLoof is an Olympic bronze medalist after helping Team USA's 4x100m freestyle relay team advance to the final before ultimately securing a third-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The 14-time All-American with Michigan continued her professional career as a member of the International Swimming League.Â
"I am thrilled about the opportunity to join a great staff and work with such a talented group of athletes," DeLoof said. "I am excited to see what we can achieve together in and out of the water and continue building momentum for the program. Roll Tide!"
Catie DeLoof Bio
- Tokyo Olympic Games (2020)
- Earned a bronze medal as a member of Team USA's 4x100m freestyle relay team during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- Her 53.42 100m split in the preliminary heats was the team's second-fastest time during the race and helped propel the quartet to a qualifying fifth-place finish
- Professional Career (2019-present)
- Qualified for four U.S. Olympic Team Trials beginning in 2012
- Placed third in the 100m freestyle at the 2023 Pan American Games
- Won two 2023 TYR Pro Championship titles, finishing first in the 50m and 100m freestyle, in addition to securing a runner-up finish in the 100m backstroke
- Finished first in the 50m freestyle at the Scottish National Short Course Championships
- Member of the International Swimming League
- University of Michigan Swim Camps (2016-19)
- Coached all age groups
- Worked on holistic development through drills, dryland training nutrition and leadership coaching
- Collegiate Career (2015-19)
- Swam for Michigan where she earned 14 All-America honors, including nine first-team nods
- Was a five-time Big Ten Champion and three-time All-Big Ten honoree
- Additionally, finished as the Big Ten Championship runner-up in the 50, 100 and 200y freestyle during her senior year
- Served as a student ambassador for Michigan, representing student-athletes to a variety of constituencies for the University
