Karen Smyers (born September 1, 1961, in Corry, Pennsylvania) is a triathlete from the United States.

[1][2] Born on September 1, 1961 in Corry, Pennsylvania, Smyers "had a prestigious high school and college athletic career before becoming a professional triathlete," according to The Times Leader.

She "was the captain of her high school swim team and made All-State in the sport."

She was also the captain of her high school gynmastics team.

[5][6] In 1988, she also secured her fourth consecutive victory in the Bay State Triathlon in New England.