Kristine Karlson

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Born (1963-11-16) November 16, 1963 (age 61)
Detroit, Michigan, United States
SportRowing
Kristine Karlson
Personal information
Born (1963-11-16) November 16, 1963 (age 61)
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  United States
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1988 Milan Lwt single sculls
Gold medal – first place 1989 Bled Lwt single sculls
Gold medal – first place 1989 Bled Lwt double sculls
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Tasmania Double sculls

Dr. Kristine Karlson (born November 16, 1963) is an American former rower. She competed in the women's quadruple sculls event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[1]

After graduating from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Karlson earned her doctorate. Although her medical studies had caused her to miss national races, she still competed in the 1989 World Rowing Championships and won gold.[2] As a sports and family physician, she has worked at Dartmouth College, FISA events, and the USA national team.[3]

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