Ironman® World Championship Medical Symposium | October 4-8, 2026 | hcs@healthconsolutions.com
Karlyn Pipes
Karlyn was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Hawai’i Hall of Fame in 2018. However, Karlyn is equally amazing as a stroke technique coach who loves helping swimmers of all ages and abilities learn how to swim faster with less effort. For more about Karlyn please visit: www.Karlynpipes.com
Why Join
Do you get confused when it comes to swimming technique?
Are you STUCK working really hard but not getting any faster?
Wouldn’t you like to learn an easier and faster way to swim?
Then YOU will really benefit by attending a Faster Freestyle Swim Clinic led by Hall of Famer Karlyn Pipes. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn the swim technique that Lucy Charles-Barclay uses to win Ironman events - and Karlyn uses to break world records!
Clinic Experience
Karlyn’s Faster Freestyle Swim Clinics are designed to help swimmers and triathletes, of any age or ability, to discover the easy way to swim faster. Using simple and easy to understand drills and techniques, after just one session you will become a better swimmer. Karlyn will also provide you with the tools and reminders so you can continue to fix your stroke...long after the event is over.
Program Design
This clinic begins with an interactive group discussing past and present swim techniques as well as outlining the current techniques she will be teaching. Students will then enter the water where Karlyn will begin with breathing and body balance gradually building into her unique step-by-step Faster Freestyle stroke progression. Keeping the language SIMPLE, and using easy to understand drills and suggestions, you will quickly be on your way to a faster and more efficient freestyle.
The Faster Freestyle swim clinic includes:
Step-by-step stroke progression
Emphasis balance, correct head and body position
Focus on swimming faster with less effort
Feel the power of a wide entry “early catch” stroke
Designed for Everyone
Pre-Registration is required
Designed for Everyone
Whether you're a seasoned swimmer looking to refine your strokes or a beginner eager to learn the fundamentals, our clinics cater to individuals of all abilities.
Safe Environment
Pre-Registration is required
Designed for Everyone
All clinics take place at the pool on the premises of the Outrigger Kona Resort. Rest assured, the water depth in the pool is less than 4 feet, providing a secure setting for your swim sessions.
Pre-Registration is required
Pre-Registration is required
Pre-Registration is required
Register for the swim clinics at the same time you register for the conference. Limited to 15 persons per clinic ($25 fee).
If you've already registered for the conference, email hcs@healthconsolutions.com
to reserve your spot.
Swim Clinic Team
SOPHIA LAL, DO
Sports Medicine physician, non-surgical fellowship-trained, subspecialty certified and American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation diplomate.
Dr. Sophia Lal has over 20 years of diverse experience in Sports Medicine and Non-Surgical Orthopedics.
