Karin Helmstaedt

Karin Helmstaedt (born 29 December 1966) is a journalist, presenter and former competitive swimmer with the Canadian National Swimming Team. Since 2003 she has presented the English language 'Euromaxx' culture and lifestyle show for Deutsche Welle on DW-TV.

Helmstaedt studied 'Physical and Health Education/ Literature' in Canada from 1985 to 1989 at the University of Toronto, then Literature Studies from 1989 to 1990 at McGill University. She then moved to France and studied French Literature at the Sorbonne in Paris. from 1991 to 1994. From 1994 to 1995 she studied for and received a Diplôme d'études universitaires générales (General Academic Studies Degree).

Helmstaedt began competitive swimming in 1978 with the Kingston Blue Marlins. Her specialty was the individual medley.

She was a finalist at the 1985 Summer Universiade (World Student Games) in Kobe, Japan. She reached the finals at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, but came fourth by 2.32 seconds to fellow Canadian Jane Kerr. She was also a finalist at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships in Madrid, Spain.

In 1987 she was Canadian intercollegiate female swimmer of the year. At the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis, Indiana she got bronze medals in both the 200 and 400-metre individual medleys.

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