University of Minnesota Athletics
2026-27 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Kayla Barr
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Free/IM/Back
- High School:
- Carmel HS
- Hometown:
- Westfield, IN
- Major:
- Biology and Pre-Med
2025-26 Freshman Season: Nebraska / South Dakota Dual: placed 5th in 500 Y Free (5:00.92), placed 4th in 200 Y Free (1:53.02)... George Washington Dual: placed 1st in 200 Y IM (2:02.67), placed 6th in 100 Y Back (57.13)... Georgia Tech Dual: placed 2nd in 500 Y Free (4:53.38), placed 7th in 200 Y Fly (2:06.77)... Iowa Dual: placed 3rd in 500 Y Free (5:01.24), placed 5th in 200 Y Free (1:54.25), placed 6th in 200 Y IM (2:09.59)... Wisconsin Dual: placed 4th in 400 Y IM (4:19.29), placed 6th in 500 Y Free (4:53.06), placed 6th in 200 Y Free (1:50.18)... Minnesota Invitational: placed 14th in 500 Y Free (4:51.33), placed 11th in 400 Y IM (4:19.62), placed 19th in 200 Y Back (2:02.07)... Tampa Dual: placed 4th in 500 Y Free (5:01.60), placed 6th in 200 Y Free (1:54.14), placed 7th in 200 Y IM (2:08.53)... St Thomas / South Dakota Tri-Dual: placed 2nd in 500 Y Free (5:01.32), placed 2nd in 1000 Y Free (10:19.23)... Northwestern / Purdue Tri-Dual: placed 5th in 400 Y IM (4:19.59), placed 9th in 200 Y Free (1:50.71), placed 9th in 500 Y Free (4:55.95)... Big Tens: posted a time of 4:18.23 in the 400 Y IM, posted a time of 4:50.80 in the 500 Y Free, posted a time of 2:03.65 in the 200 Y IM
BEFORE MINNESOTA: Attended Carmel High School • Swam for Carmel Swim Club • 4x Carmel HS Scholar Athlete • 2x NISCA All American • Won state for 200 Medley Relay her junior year • Set state record in 200 Medley Relay at age 12
PERSONAL: Daughter of Mark and Cristy Barr • has two siblings; Katherine and Mckenna • sister Mckenna on the rowing team at the Florida Institute of Technology • plans on majoring in Biology and Pre-Med
WHY MINNESOTA: "I chose the University of Minnesota for the academic opportunities, the welcoming team culture, the quality coaching staff, and the amount of resources that is extended for success in athletes."
BEFORE MINNESOTA: Attended Carmel High School • Swam for Carmel Swim Club • 4x Carmel HS Scholar Athlete • 2x NISCA All American • Won state for 200 Medley Relay her junior year • Set state record in 200 Medley Relay at age 12
PERSONAL: Daughter of Mark and Cristy Barr • has two siblings; Katherine and Mckenna • sister Mckenna on the rowing team at the Florida Institute of Technology • plans on majoring in Biology and Pre-Med
WHY MINNESOTA: "I chose the University of Minnesota for the academic opportunities, the welcoming team culture, the quality coaching staff, and the amount of resources that is extended for success in athletes."
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