Alex Shackell

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Alex Shackell
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NationalityAmerican
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CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
SportWomen's swimming
Strokes Freestyle
ClubCarmel Swim Club [1]

Alex Shackell is an American swimmer and 2024 Summer Olympics team member for the United States. [2] Shackell qualified at the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Team Trials where she placed sixth in the 200m freestyle.

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