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 and 2022), around the island of Manhattan in 2017, and the Catalina Channel in 2018. 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.
Katie is currently working towards a number of big swims in 2024, including the 24-MILE BAY TO BALTIMORE SWIM in June, as well as a 2nd Catalina Swim in July. Katie is also planning on 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 two dogs, Monty & Adja.