Karen Josephson

Karen Josephson
Personal information
Full nameKaren Julia Josephson
Born (1964-01-10) January 10, 1964 (age 60)
Bristol, Connecticut, U.S.
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Sport
Country United States
SportSynchronized swimming
ClubOhio State Buckeyes
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1992 Barcelona Duet
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul Duet
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1991 Perth Duet
Gold medal – first place 1991 Perth Team
Silver medal – second place 1986 Madrid Duet
Silver medal – second place 1986 Madrid Team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Duet
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Team

Karen Julia Josephson (born January 10, 1964) is an American Olympic champion and former competitor in synchronized swimming.

Biography

Karen Josephson partnered with her twin sister Sarah Josephson to win a silver medal in the women's duet at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and then a gold medal in the same event with at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.[1]

She won silver medals in the duet and team events at the 1986 World Championships in Madrid. At the 1991 World Championships in Perth she won gold medals in same events.

Josephson also competed at the 1987 Pan American Game in Indianapolis, winning gold medals in duet and team events.

See also

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Karen Josephson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2015.


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