Kate Salsbury

Bio

2022-2023: Salsbury ended the season with 10 top-5 finishes, one of which was a first-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle against Mars Hill. Her time of 1:57.69 marked a season best performance in the event. Salsbury placed sixth in both the 1000 and 1650-yard freestyle events during the South Atlantic Conference Championships, and she recorded three separate personal records during the meet (200 free, 500 free, 1000 free). Against Georgia Tech, Salsbury placed fourth in the 1000-yard freestyle in 10:40.70. 

2021-2022: Placed 6th in the King Early Season Invite in the 100-yard fly with a time of 1:01.13. Salsbury also placed 4th in the 50-yard freestyle against Milligan, and recorded a personal best in the event at the Bluegrass Mountain Conference Championships with a time of 24.78 claiming 1st place. She took home 2nd in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle events against Mars Hill. 

High School: Salsbury finished top five at state for three years, top eight at state for relays two separate years, finished top eight at city for individual events and relays for three years. Named rookie of the year during her freshman year while lettering for three years. 

Personal: Daughter of Brad and Jill Salsbury. Intends to major in Biology at Carson-Newman. Dad, Brad, did track and cross country at Linfield College while playing soccer at Lower Columbia College.