Kara Aline Hanlon (born 4 June 1997) is a Scottish international swimmer.

[1][2] Hanlon educated at the University of Edinburgh won three gold medals at the 2020 British Universities and Colleges Sport Championships.

[2] She won three medals including the gold medal in the 100 metres breaststroke event, at the 2022 British Swimming Championships.

[3] After just missing selection in 2014[4] she gained selection for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where she competed in two events; the women's 50 metres breaststroke, finishing in 6th place and the women's 100 metres breaststroke, finishing in 7th place.

[5] Hanlon won the 200 metres breaststroke at the 2024 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships but missed out on a place at the 2024 Summer Olympics.