Karin Larsen (broadcaster)
Karin Larsen (born September 25, 1963 in
Biography
Karin Larsen was born in 1963 in New Westminster, British Columbia, grew up in nearby
Larsen, along with her younger sister Christine, distinguished herself as an elite amateur athlete in the field of synchronised swimming, winning a
Larsen's career in the media began in 1988 as a sports researcher for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and since she began working as a sportscaster, she has been an announcer for six Olympic Games and four Paralympic Games, notably broadcasting the play-by-play for her own sister's silver medal performance in the
Larsen also announced for
Larsen is currently (as of January, 2020) a news and sports reporter for CBC Vancouver's evening news.[6]
Awards and recognition
- World Champion - 1986 - Synchronised Swimming
- Leo Award - 1999 - Best Sportscaster in Vancouver
- British Columbia Swimming Hall of Fame - 2001 - Inductee
- Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame — 2019 Inductees[7]
References
- ^ "Sports-Reference.com - Karin Larsen". Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- ^ a b c "CBC Program Guide Personalities - Karin Larsen". CBC News. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- ^ "Team Canada Synchronized Swimming". Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Program Guide Personalities". Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "CBC Unveils Broadcast Team for Beijing 2008: The Olympic Games". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Karin Larsen". Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "2019 Inductees Hall of Fame". Retrieved January 22, 2020.
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