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Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen
Professional Athlete
Swim Clinician
Speaker
Pool Records and Achievements
- To date, Karlyn has set 162 FINA Masters World Records...with many more to come!
- Since March of 2007, Karlyn has set 15 World and 32 national records in France, UK, Mexico & US
- Karlyn’s records stand the test of time & span FOUR age-groups: 30-34, 35-38, 40-44 and 45-49
- Inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) class of 2007
- Voted 2004 Female World Masters Swimmer of the Year by Swimming World Magazine
- Currently holds 53 FINA Masters World and over 95 United States Masters National records
- Female Swimmer of the Year 1997, 2002 & 2003 United States Masters Swimming (USMS)
- Top Ten Masters Swimmer of the Year 1994-1998, 2000, 2002 & 2003
- NCAA Division II record holder in 200-yard backstroke from 1998 to 2001 with a time of 2:00.54
- Oldest athlete to set and/or hold an NCAA record
- Featured in Swimming World May 2004 for “Swimming Tall” backstroke technique photo
- Featured in 2004 Mar/Apr. Edition of SWIM “Learn from the Masters” backstroke technique
- Cover of SWIM Magazine three times: April 2005, February 1998 and September 1995
- Cover of Fitness Swimmer Magazine and backstroke start photo essay, October 1997
- 417 time USMS All-American (achieved by earning #1 national ranking in an event)
- 8 USMS Long Distance Records for 35-39 & 40-44 (3,000 yd., 6,000 yd, 5k & 1-hour postal)
- Set 4 National and 5 State Community College records in 1996-1997
- San Diego Hall of Champions Amateur Star of the Month 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000 & 2002
- A USA National Qualifier 1995-2000 and 2004 (placing 10th 200 back in both 1996 and 1998)
- Has broken a FINA Masters World record in every stroke
- 8 time NCAA Div. II All-American 1998
Open-Water Swimming
- Overall Winner for the 2006 Kukio Blue Water 1.2 mile Swim Oct. 2004 and 2006 (Hawaii))
- Top female, 2nd overall & new course record Hapuna RWS 2004, 2005 and 2006 (Hawaii)
- Top female & new course record for the 1.2 King Swim, July 10th 2004 (Hawaii)
- 2004 Maui Channel Swim Overall Winning Team RCP Milers (Hawaii)
- Overall Winner for the 2004 Cinco De Mayo Splash 1-mile swims at Waikoloa (Hawaii)
- 2nd female and 12th finisher overall 2003 40-44 Division winner La Jolla Gatorman 3 mile
- 1st Female 40-44 age group and 2nd overall 2003 USMS National 3k champs, Clemson, SC
- Overall winner of Coronado Optimist One-mile Cable swim from 1995-2003
- 1999 5k Open-water USMS National Champion for 35-39 age group, Catalina Island
- 3-time overall (female) winner of the Gatorman 3-mile at La Jolla 1993, 1994 & 1996
- Only swimmer to win “Daily-Double” Gatorman3-mile/one mile swim combo 1994 & 1996
- La Jolla Rough Water One-mile Swim Champion for 30-34 & 35-39 1994-2001
- Overall (female) winner Coronado 4th of July Rough Water swim from 1993-2001
- Overall winner & course record holder for Base-to-Base Military Swim from 1994-1998
Professional
- Degree: BS In Communication/Public Relations from Cal State Bakersfield 1999
- Speaker: American Swim Coaches Association World Swim Convention 2003, 2005 and 2006
- Speaker: Aquatic Nelson Vargas Coaches Clinic 2006
- Writer: Swimming World Magazine “Pool’s Edge” monthly column and features
- Writer: West Hawaii Today Newspaper
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Eric Neilsen
Swim and Multi-Sport Coach
Personal Trainer
Triathlete and Marathon Runner
Eric has qualified for the 2007 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii!!!
Over 18 years of coaching athletes of all ages and abilities:
- Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen’s primary coach since 1993
- Head coach for Coronado Masters Association (CMA) 1995-1997, 1999-2004
- Head coach for Coronado Navy Swim Association (CNSA) a USA YOUTH team 1999-2004
- Assistant head coach for the Mission Valley YMCA masters 2000-2004
- Head coach for the Center for Sports Medicine (SDSM) masters 2000
- Assistant head coach for the Center for Sports Medicine (SDSM) masters 1991-2000
Triathlon and Marathon races since 1985:
- 2007 Boston Marathon 2:56 PR
- 2007 Ford Ironman 70.3, Waikoloa, Hawaii 4:52 PR
- 2006 Boston Marathon 2:57 PR
- 2005 Honu Half-Ironman, Waikoloa, Hawaii 5:10
- 2005 Boston Marathon 3:01
- 2004 Portland Marathon 2:59 PR
- 2003 Valley of the Sun Marathon 3:04 PR
- 2001 Rock and Roll marathon 3:25
- 1999-2003 Superfrog half-Ironman Triathlon
- 1992 Vineman full Ironman Triathlon
- 1989 Wildflower half-Ironman Triathlon
Eric is also an:
- All-American Masters swimmer
- Five-time Boston Qualifier
- Massage Therapist
Current Certifications:
- American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) Level Four Certified Coach
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer
- Aquatic Therapy Aide
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- Lifeguard and First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer
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