Katharine Berkoff wins the same Olympic bronze medal her father won 32 years ago

Team USA swimmer Katharine Berkoff has achieved a remarkable feat by winning a bronze medal in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the Tokyo Olympics, exactly 32 years after her father, David Berkoff, secured the same medal in the same event. 

David Berkoff won bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and also claimed gold in the 4 x 100-meter medley relay that year. In addition to his 1992 success, he earned silver in the 100-meter backstroke and gold in the 4 x 100-meter medley relay at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

On July 30, Katharine Berkoff finished third with a time of 57.89 seconds in the final. She was edged out by her teammate Regan Smith, who took second place with a time of 57.66 seconds, and defending Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown, who won gold with a time of 57.33 seconds. 

Smith had earlier set a new world record during the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in June with a time of 57.13 seconds.

Katharine Berkoff shared her joy on Instagram, writing, "So happy that I got to earn another medal for Team USA last night. I’m feeling so grateful for my community of people. Thank you to everyone supporting me along the way. ❤️."