Karla Gudino (Karlis)
Karla started training with the Phantom Dragons in February of 2020, and has been a core member of our crew since that time. She trains with us year-around, and has raced with us in numerous competitive events including the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, the Riverdale Regatta, and the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival.
Prior to joining the Phantoms, Karla was already an accomplished paddler with an impressive resume of achievement, including:
• Sprint Canoe athlete for 25 years, including two Olympic cycles
• Serving as Captain and athlete on the Venzuelan National Women’s Rafting Team
• Captain and athlete on National Women’s Rafting Team, representing Venezuela in World, South American, and Pan-American Championships for five years.
Karla holds a Bachelor of Applied Sports Science degree, was a swimming athlete and Junior National Champion in Venezuela, and has served as a coach of youth canoeing teams and Sports Planner for recording time trials.
