Catherine Byrne

One of Tennessee’s most accomplished swimmers, Catherine Byrne was the 1992 NCAA Woman of the Year, an honor that recognizes senior student athletes who have distinguished themselves in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service, and leadership. She also received the Woody Hayes Award for leadership in a varsity sport and academic excellence. She amassed 14 All-America honors and established three individual records in the backstroke and relay events. In her freshman (1989), sophomore, and senior years, she earned academic All-America honors from the College Swim Coaches Association of America and was a GTE/CoSIDA At-Large Academic All-America first-team selection in her senior year. She earned the BS in education (1992) and holds master’s degrees in physical therapy and healthcare.