University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

2006-2007 ... member of the 200 yd medley relay and 800 yd freestyle relay that set new school records on Nov. 18 at the Speedo Cup ... placed second in the 1000 yd freestyle (11:06.24) on Jan. 14 against California Baptist. 2005-2006 ... Spent much of the year rehabbing from shoulder surgery . . . Great attitude with a commitment to swim as much as she was able . . . Broke the team record in the 50 yard Freestyle at PCSC Conference Championships . . . Swam on the relays that set Team Records in the 200, 400 and 800 Free Relays and 200 and 400 Medley Relays. Prior to Alaska ... Attended North Pole High School in North Pole, AK . . . Finished second at the Alaska High School State Championships in the 200 yard Freestyle . . . Was Region VI Champion in the 100 yard Backstroke. Coach Lemley on Karin ... [quote]Despite the fact she was still recovering from shoulder surgery last year, Karin swam very well. This year she[apos]s already able to swim the entire practice, something she was unable to do last year until very late in the season. Karin is poised to achieve her goal of qualifying for NCAAs and with the addition of so many sprinters this year, she[apos]ll have ample opportunity in every single practice to hone her skills.[quote]