A veteran of four Olympic Games Karen's story is one of competing against the odds, teamwork and motivation.
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Representing her country over a twenty-year period Karen has won an incredible 73 titles on the national and international stages, including eight World Championship medals (4 gold), 14 European Championship medals, 38 British Championship titles and 13 Commonwealth Games medals (4 gold).
One of the most consistent swimmers on the circuit Karen has also had to battle against the odds and none more so than in 1996 when she broke her back in a car accident that would have finished the career of a lesser athlete. This accident became a motivation for Karen and her performance at the 2002 Commonwealth Games was testimony to this after she won two Gold Medals, one Silver and was given the honour of carrying the English flag at the closing ceremony of the Games. She was awarded an MBE in 1994 for her services to swimming.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Out of the pool her story is one of quality and diversity and she is a member of the Sport England Board, Chair of the Olympic Committee of British Athletes Commission and founder of the Splash Awards.
Karen successfully takes all her experiences from 20 years of international competition to the conference platform for personal appearances, conferences, motivational speaking and after-dinner speaking. Using the vast amount of knowledge on motivation, determination, and winning against all odds that she has amassed.
Drawing on her career, she is able to deliver messages that apply in equal measure to the world of sport and business. She is able to tailor presentations that suit the needs of any client and for any occasion. A funny, moving and inspirational speaker her views will motivate and energise any event.
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