Karin Hendrika Maria Kuipers (born 18 July 1972 in Zwolle) is a retired Dutch water polo player.

Famous for her killing shots and her modesty, she was a three time best player of the world.

[citation needed] She competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

[1][2] In 2014, she was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

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