Kate Minette of the Storm swimming and diving team has been named the 2022-23 SC ESPY Female Record-Breaking Performer of the Year. Her record-breaking season was highlighted by becoming the first Storm swimmer to go under 25 seconds in the 50 freestyle, clocking a 24.57 at the Pioneer Classic to break Dana Kuiken’s record of 25.01 set in February 2004. She also lowered her 100 freestyle record on two occasions and swam the anchor leg of the 200 freestyle relay which broke the oldest school record in the book, a 1:43.85 from February 2001.

At the inaugural American Rivers Conference Swimming and Diving Championships, Minette swam to victory in both the 50 and 200 freestyles to make history as Simpson’s first conference champion. She also lowered her 100 freestyle record to a 54.25 to tie for second place. She was named A-R-C Swimmer of the Week twice and won eight total titles between the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles this season.