Kara Lynn Joyce
Pioneer High School
Impact Statement
“To me, it’s not about making the Olympics or winning an NCAA title. [It’s about] pursuing your dreams, your goals and being part of something that’s bigger than you.”
Biography
“Kara Lynn Joyce has put together the type of high school career that makes it clear that she has been and will continue to be a force on the women’s swimming scene,” said NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro. “The NHSCA is proud to name Kara Lynn Joyce its National High School Senior Girls Swimming Athlete of the Year.”
Joyce capped a remarkable prep career by setting national records and winning Michigan state championships in both the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle races. She set national standards by swimming 22.04 for the 50-yard sprint and 48.59 in the 100-yard event. A member of the 2002 U.S. National Junior Team, Joyce will also represent the United States at the 2003 Pan-American Games. She will attend the University of Georgia to further her academic and swimming careers.
Joyce was a three time Olympic team member competing in 2004, 2008 and 2012. While at the Olympics, she took Silver four times.
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Community Service
In 2017 Kara founded the LEAD Sports Summit for teenage girl athletes. Lead focuses on connecting female athletes with accomplished women in sports through their yearly summit and regional seminars. Learn more about LEAD by visiting www.LEADSportsSummit.com.
