University of Michigan Hall of Honor
- Induction:
- 2016
- Class:
- 2001
Kate Johnson graduated in 2001 with a degree in political science before going on to work as the vice president of global sponsorship marketing for Visa. She was a 2004 Olympic silver medalist with the Team USA women's eight and a 2002 world champion and Olympic and world-record holder in the event. A three-time Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association first team All-American, she was the Big Ten Rower of the Year in back-to-back seasons (2000 and 2001) and a 2000 All-Big Ten first team pick. She was also a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and three-time CRCA All-Central Region first team choice. Johnson was instrumental in Michigan claiming its first two Big Ten rowing titles in 2000 and 2001. The Wolverines were NCAA runners-up to Washington in 2001, when Johnson helped the first varsity eight place third.
