Kate Farrell - 2026-27 - Swimming & Diving - University of Illinois Athletics

Kate Farrell

Kate Farrell

Position:
IM/Free
Class:
Freshman
Major:
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Hometown:
St. Charles
High School:
St. Charles North

High School

2026 Illinois Swim and Dive Association Senior Swimmer of the Year
2025 USA Swimming Scholastic All-American
State champion in 500 freestyle and 200 IM (2025-26)
Graduated with IHSA state meet record in 400 freestyle relay (3:19.20)

Personal

Chose Illinois because “academic and athletic excellence were both priorities, and Illinois was the perfect combination. I immediately felt welcomed by the team and staff, and could easily see myself calling Illinois home.”
Daughter of Kris and Phil Farrell
One brother, Jack, and one sister, Ava
Born June 3^rd

Wednesday, May 21

Tuesday, May 20

Saturday, May 17

Saturday, May 17

Zach Closson Joins Illinois Swim and Dive as Assistant Coach

Illinois Swim and Dive Adds Zach Closson as Assistant Coach

Thursday, June 04

Illinois swim and dive head coach Jeana Kempe selected to coach at 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, Peru.

Kempe Selected as Assistant Coach for 2026 FISU America Games

Monday, April 27

Signed graphic for Illinois swimmer Katie Gresik.

Katie Gresik Signs with Illinois Swim and Dive

Monday, April 27

Chloe Diner being introduced at the ARC pool.

Chloe Diner Selected to Represent Team USA at FISU Games

Tuesday, April 14