Meriel
Mitsakos
About
My Story.
22 Years in the Water.
Credentials and Accomplishments
- Certified in Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED
- Certified Water Safety Instructor
- Certified in blood-borne pathogen and emergency oxygen training.
- National Gold Medalist, United States Lifeguard Association (USLA) Junior Lifeguards (winner of multiple medals)
- Regional Gold Medalist, California Surf Lifesaving Association (CSLA) Junior Lifeguards; qualifier since age 10 (won multiple medals)
- MVP, Los Angeles County Junior Lifeguards
- Junior Olympian, Southern California Swimming: qualifier for 10 years; won 8 medals
- CIF Division 2 qualifier, four years; medalist, relay, Mira Costa Varsity Swimming
- Varsity Letterman, Mira Costa Swim Team
- High School Record holder
- Leadership Award, Mira Costa Varsity Swim Team
- Excellence Award, Mira Costa Varsity Swim Team
- Most Inspirational, Mira Costa Varsity Swim Team
- Kai Sports All-America Open Water Swim Racing, First Team (Competed in several open water distance races, including Waikiki Roughwater Swim, Seal Beach swim, Pier-to-Pier)
- Member of the National Youth Choir; performed at Carnegie Hall
- Chorister Award, Mira Costa Advanced Women’s Choir