Katie Pumphrey, 36, is an ultra marathon open water swimmer and visual artist. She lives and works in Baltimore, MD.

Katie’s major open water swims include two English Channel swims (2015, 2022), two Catalina Channel swims (2018, 2024), and around the island of Manhattan in 2017. Those three swims make up the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming, making Katie the 194th person (73rd woman) in the world to achieve that honor.
On June 25th 2024, Katie Pumphrey became the first person to complete the 24-MILE BAY TO BALTIMORE SWIM. She is currently preparing for her 3rd English Channel in 2025.

When not training or coaching other swimmers, Katie is a full-time visual artist. Her large scale paintings and sculptures are deeply connected to swimming, and her experiences in the water continue to drive and greatly influence her work. 

Katie lives in Baltimore City, Maryland with her husband Joe and their dog, Adja.