Kara Salmela
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Kara Hermanson•Salmela |
| Used name | Kara•Salmela |
| Born | 16 June 1972 in Elk River, Minnesota (USA) |
| Measurements | 157 cm / 52 kg |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Kara Salmela was a biathlete who competed for the USA at the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics. Salmela attended college at the University of Minnesota at Duluth, graduating with a degree in exercise science and physiology. After her ski racing career ended she formed Midnight Sun Adventure Company that specialized in tours with kayaking and cross-country skiing. She later created Midnight Sun Events that directed recreational sports events in Minnesota. In 2008 she also started SalmelaTalent, a boutique search firm that assists with relationship building.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Winter Olympics | Biathlon | USA |
Kara Salmela | |||
| 15 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | 56 | |||||
| 4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 15 | ||||
| 2002 Winter Olympics | Biathlon | USA |
Kara Salmela | |||
| 7.5 kilometres Sprint, Women (Olympic) | 49 | |||||
| 10 kilometres Pursuit, Women (Olympic) | 45 | |||||
| 15 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | 59 | |||||
| 4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 15 |