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Karen Austin '22 Recruiting Profile
ClubBirmingham Bloomfield Aquatics (BBA) (MI)
Height5'8"
Weight125lbs
Age20
Primary Position400 IM
Secondary Position400/500 Free
Dominant HandRight
1500/1650 Free LCM17:32.01
200 Back LCM2:24.96
200 IM LCM2:28.13
400 IM LCM4:59.75
400/500 Free LCM4:29.54
1500/1650 Free SCY17:21.42
200 Back SCY2:05.00
200 IM SCY2:07.40
400 IM SCY4:26.63
400/500 Free SCY4:58.35
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2021 Spotlight
2020 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I want to swim with a program where I can contribute to the team's success while preparing for my future career in the field of psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, physical therapy or kinesiology. I want to make a positive impact from my first day on the pool deck. In high school, I enthusiastically promote our team culture by encouraging, challenging and supporting my teammates through the highs and lows. I push myself to excel in the classroom and in the water, making sure to have some fun along the way. I joined Swimmers for Change, and am learning how I can make a difference in the world. I am excited, honored and humbled to serve as a senior captain on my beloved Groves High School swim and dive team!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- MVP, All Academic State Award, 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- State 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2021 Birmingham Bloomfield Aquatics (BBA) (MI) (Level 2)
- I am at the senior level. IMX high point for five years
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Johnny Austermann
Events
- Camp/Event
- LEAD Sports Summit
- 8/30/19 to 9/02/19
- Leadership, Empowerment, and Athletic Development (LEAD) - This annual camp, founded by Kara Lynn Joyce, connects young female athletes with Olympic champions and experts in 4-day event. I learned so much from the speakers and experts in the large group sessions and the smaller breakout sessions. I was surprised to find out that even the elite Olympic swimmers I admire have faced challenges and struggles during their careers.
Training
- Dryland/ Aerobics
- 3 years
- I work a lot on cardio and body and breath control.
- Stretching/ Yoga
- 1 year
- It's important to warm up and stretch before and cool down after a workout. Yoga helps improve core strength, breathing and flexibility.
- Swimming
- 8 years
- Started swimming competitively at age 7; typically swim 6-8 times per week (when pools are open)
Statistics
| Event | 2021 Birmingham Blo | 2020 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| 200M Fly | 2:09.17 | |
| 500Y Free | 4:59.72 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Chemistry, Honors Excel (English and American History combined), Honors Integrated Math, Honors Hispanic Perspectives, Honors Core Biology, Honors EnglishAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Psychology, AP U.S. Government, AP Physics, AP European History, AP Statistics, AP ChemistryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards7x All State, Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Scholastic All America Team
- ActivitiesChurch youth group and leadership team, volunteer (Charity Week, Spirit Week, MLK Day of Service), mentor younger swimmers, math tutor, LINKS peer-to-peer program, volunteer timer at para swim meets, member of Swimmers for Change, BBBS program (Helping freshman with their first year of High School!), NHS, volunteer programs, Saturday School tutoring program
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