University of Missouri Athletics

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.