Highlights

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2009 USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Inductee

2008 Larry Ellis Award, Princeton Track & Field

2004 OLN: #7 of 25 Most Courageous Athletes

2001 USA Triathlon National Champion

2001 ARETE COURAGE AWARD

2001 Hawaiian Ironman – 5th, 1st Master , male or female

2000 Honorary Degree, Pine Manor College

1999 US Olympic Committee Triathlete of the Year

1999 Pan Am Games Flag-Bearer, Opening Ceremonies

1996 ITU WORLD CHAMPION – LONG COURSE

1995 HAWAIIAN IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPION

1995 ITU TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPION

1990 ITU TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPION

USA TRIATHLON NATIONAL PRO CHAMPION – 1990 thru 1995

1995 PAN AMERICAN GAMES – GOLD MEDALIST

USOC Athlete of the Year-Triathlon 1994,1995,1996

New England Leadership Award Winner – Sports, 1995

MEDIA COVERAGE

During her career, Karen Smyers has received more media coverage from the mainstream media than perhaps any other triathlete. Her three International Triathlon Union World Titles, seven National Titles and win at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships solidified her standing as a legend in the triathlon world. But her tenacity and courage in overcoming dramatic obstacles has captured the attention of the general public as well. Here are just some of the media outlets that have covered Karen’s story.

TELEVISION

MAGAZINES

NEWSPAPERS

RADIO

Karen frequently does appearances at expos, clinics, triathlon clubs, and races and does dozens of motivational speaking engagements per year to a variety of groups. Her reach extends further through her role as President of Fast Splits, a multisport services and retail company with stores in Boston and Portland, Maine and as a coach to individuals, tri-clubs and marathon groups. She is a frequent contributor to publications such as Triathlete Magazine, Runner’s World, and Inside Triathlon. Karen serves as a role model not only to triathletes, but also to masters athletes, working mothers, and cancer survivors.