Catherine Breed: Open Water Swimmer

Raised on the waters around Angel Island, Cat grew up sailing, surfing, and diving, forming a lifelong bond with the ocean. With Swim California, she will push her physical and mental limits while shining a light on the fragile ecosystems she calls home. 

❋ Swimming Records

Fastest Farallones to Golden Gate Bridge Aug 2025  : 30 mi

Circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe
July 2025 : 60 mi

Fastest Female Length of Lake Tahoe
2021 : 21 mi

Overall Monterey Bay 

Overall Round Trip Angel Island

Female Overall SCAR Record

North Channel Relay Team Record

First Golden Gate Bridge to Half Moon Bay

Pacific Masters 1650 yd 25-29

Pacific Masters 400m free 25-29

2x NCAA Championship Winning team

2x Pan American Gold Medalist

1x US National Teamer

"Grit is my super-power"