Kara Lynn Joyce was born on October 25, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York. Joyce was a member of the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 USA Olympic teams. Joyce attended the University of Georgia where she was a NCAA champion in the 50, 100 and 200 meter freestyle events and was an All-American.
Major Results
Summer Olympics
- 2004 4 x 100 m freestyle - 2nd
- 2004 4 x 100 m medley - 2nd
- 2008 4 x 100 m freestyle - 2nd
- 2008 4 x 100 m medley - 2nd
World Championships - Long Course
- 2005 4 x 100 m freestyle - 3rd
- 2007 4 x 200 m freestyle - 1st
- 2007 4 x 100 m freestyle - 2nd
- 2011 4 x 100 m freestyle - 2nd
World Championships - Short Course
- 2004 4 x 100 m freestyle - 1st
- 2004 4 x 100 m medley - 2nd
- 2010 4 x 100 m freestyle - 2nd