• Did not compete due to injury
• Graduated in May with her bachelor's degree
• Graduated ranked among Purdue's all-time leaderboard in the 100 (54.64, 14th) and 200 fly (1:59.63, 11th)
2018-19 / AS A JUNIOR
• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Did not compete due to injury
2017-18 / AS A SOPHOMORE
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Competed primarily in the butterfly events
• Posted season-best times in the 100 fly (55.32) and 50 free (25.35) at the Purdue Invitational before an injury ended her season early
• Raced in both butterfly events in the South Carolina and Notre Dame duals
• Posted her season best in the 200 fly (2:05.16) in the UND dual
2016-17 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Competed primarily in the butterfly events
• Posted season-best times in the 100 (54.64, 5th) and 200 fly (1:59.63, 4th) at the Big Ten Championships, ranking among the top five on the team in 2016-17
• Moved into 10th place all-time in the 200 fly
• Qualified for the C final of the 200 fly at Big Tens to account for three team points
• A finalist in both butterfly events at Virginia Tech's H2Okie Fall Invitational, accounting for 29 team points
• Won her heat of both butterfly events at the Big Ten Triple Duals, finishing in the top five overall
• Posted a time of 2:10.12 in the 200 IM at Virginia Tech
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity letterwinner for coaches Bob Rettle and Christian Rhoten at Edwardsville High School in suburban St. Louis
• Also part of the Edwardsville YMCA Swim Team
• 2015 YMCA long course national champion in the 200 fly
• Four-year Illinois state qualifier
• Three-time fall area athlete
• National Honor Society
• Honor roll student
• Holds dual citizenship in Japan and the USA
PERSONAL
• Major: Health Sciences Pre-Professional (Pre-Med)
• Full name is Katherine Anne May
• Born in Maryville, Illinois
• Parents are Thomas and Yukiko May
• Family also includes brothers Drew and Noah
• Drew swam at Columbia University
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Athlete: Dana Vollmer
Favorite Aquatic Center (Other Than Purdue): IUPUI Natatorium
Swimmer She'd Like to Race/Compete Against: Dana Vollmer
Most Exciting Event to Watch at a College Meet: 100 Free
Favorite Playoff Format: Olympics
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Nick McDowell
In Her MP3 Player: Green Day
Band She'd Love to See Play Purdue: The Score
Favorite Multimedia App: Netflix
Favorite Actor, Actress: Dylan O'Brien, Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Hercules
Favorite Super-Hero: Thor
Show She Can't Stop Watching: American Horror Story
Favorite Month: April
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Dessert: All Desserts
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Tubing
Another Sport She Enjoys Playing: Napping
Favorite Purdue Building: Wilmeth Active Learning Center
Favorite Purdue Athletic Venue (Besides Aquatic Center): Mackey
Favorite Big City: Seattle
Unique Travel Locale: Japan
Country She'd Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Thing About the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center: Team Room & Fueling Station
Most Memorable Meet/Moment at Purdue: 2017 Big Ten Championships
Best Thing About Being a Boilermaker: Purdue Pride
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: David Bridges, Biology
Furry Friend: Jen Jen, Cat