University of Tennessee Athletics
2021-22 Swimming & Diving Roster
Roster
Katzer, Danika

Danika Katzer
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Seaford, Va.
- High School:
- York HS
- Club:
- Coast Guard Blue Dolphins
Bio

CAREER HONORS
CAREER AWARDSCSCAA Scholar All-America Team (2020, 2021)
SEC Academic Honor Roll (2020, 2021)
2021- 22 - SENIOR
DUAL MEET RECAP- Top times from regular season: 200 free (1:50.70), 500 free (4:51.06), 1000 free (10:24.73), 100 back (55.09), 200 back (1:57.03), 100 breast (1:02.97), 200 breast (2:17.60), 100 fly (57.17), 200 fly (2:03.15), 200 IM (1:59.24), 400 IM (4:14.79)
- Secured two season-best times in the 200 fly (2:03.15) and 400 IM (4:14.79) against Carson-Newman (1/19/22).
- Took second place in the 200 back at Georgia (1/22/22), hitting the wall in 1:57.03.
- Finished third in the 400 IM with a mark of 4:23.79 at NC State (10/16/21).
- Placed second in the first meet of the season in 200 fly with a time of 2:03.75 at UNC Wilmington (10/2/21).
2020-21 - JUNIOR
SEC MEET RECAP- Advanced to the finals in the 200 back, 200 IM and 400 IM.
- Recorded aa NCAA B Cut mark and personal-best time in the 200 IM (1:58.17).
- Also posted an NCAA B cut time in the 400 IM (4:15.20) during prelims.
- Appeared in five meets during the regular season.
- Top times from regular season: 100 backstroke (54.33), 200 backstroke (1:56.92), 200 butterfly (2:03.13), 200 individual medley (1:58.51) and 400 individual medley (4:17.39).
- Posted an NCAA B Cut time in the 200 back during the double dual against Alabama and Virginia (11/19-21/20).
- Won the 200 IM in UT's meet against Georgia (1/23/21).
2019-20 - SOPHOMORE
SEC MEET RECAP
- Member of the Lady Vols' first-ever SEC Championship team
- Scored for UT with her 23rd place finish in the 400 IM (4:16.26)
- Participated in the 200 IM and 200 back
DUAL MEET RECAP
- Appeared in seven regular season meets and at the Tennessee Invitational, competing in eight different events.
- Top regular season times: 200 freestyle (1:50.87), 500 free (4:51.06), 1000 free (10:24.73), 100 backstroke (55.06), 200 back (1:57.08), 200 breaststroke (2:17.60), 200 IM (1:59.37) and 400 IM (4:15.08).
2018-19 - FRESHMAN
SEC MEET RECAP
- Participated in the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 back
DUAL MEET RECAP
- Appeared in six regular season meets, logging an NCAA B Cut time in the 200 individual medley (1:59.10), and competing in nine different events.
- Top regular season times: 500 freestyle (5:07.41), 1000 free (10:17.06), 100 backstroke (56.42), 200 back (1:59.18), 100 breaststroke (1:02.97), 200 breast (2:16.65), 200 butterfly (2:05.40), and 400 IM (4:17.59).
PERSONAL
- Danika Katzer, daughter of Becci and DJ Katzer, was born on July 2, 2000
- Katzer on Why Tennessee: I chose the University of Tennessee because of the team values, team atmosphere, team vision and the inspiring coaching staff we have here at UT.
- Majoring in Biology
- Individual and state champion in 2018
- Biggest Sports Influence: My biggest sports is Missy Franklin, because her perseverance through challenges as she continues her career inspires me to do my best.
- Attended Olympic trials in 2016
Everything Orange S2 | Dave Parrington (Swimming & Diving)
Thursday, May 01
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Thursday, September 05
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Tuesday, March 19
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Thursday, February 29