Kate Kovenock has made quite a splash in her collegiate swimming career. In March of 2004, Kovenock made history by capturing an NCAA National Championship in the 50-yard freestyle, the first NCAA title in the history of the Camel athletic program. Kovenock is an 11 time NCAA All-America. She holds school, conference and conference championship records in the 50, 100 and 200 yard freestyle events.

Kovenock was voted the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Swimmer of the Meet in 2004. In 2005, Kovenock was named the NESCAC Senior Swimmer of the Meet for scoring the most at a conference championship. As a philosophy major, Kovenock was equally impressive in the classroom.

Kovenock was named to the ESPN Academic All-America team in 2004 and 2005 and was recognized as a member of the NESCAC All-Academic team on three occasions. She was honored by CC as a co-winner of The Anita L. DeFrantz ‘74 Award. The honor is given annually to the male and female members of the graduating class whose athletic ability, leadership and sportsmanship best exemplify the qualities of Anita L. DeFrantz '74.