Elizabeth Smith (swimmer)

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Elizabeth Smith
Lizzi Smith.jpg
Personal information
NicknameLizzi
Born (1996-06-26) 26 June 1996 (age 27)
Muncie, Indiana, United States
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight138 lb (63 kg)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability Amniotic band syndrome
Disability class S9
ClubWhitecaps of Westlake
Coached byIan Crocker
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro 4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2020 Tokyo 100 m butterfly S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2016 Rio de Janeiro 4x100m medley relay 34pts
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 London 4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2019 London4x100m medley relay 34pts
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Montreal 100m backstroke S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2013 Montreal4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2019 London100m backstroke S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2019 London100m butterfly S9
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima 50m freestyle S9
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2019 Lima100m butterfly S9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2019 Lima100m backstroke S9

Elizabeth "Lizzi" Smith (born 26 June 1996) is an American Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events. She was born without a left forearm due to amniotic band syndrome. [1] [2] [3]

Career

On April 14, 2022, Smith was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships. [4] On April 29, 2023, Smith was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships. [5]

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References

  1. "Elizabeth Smith - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. May 25, 2020.[ dead link ]
  2. "Lizzi Smith - Team USA". United States Olympic Committee. May 25, 2020. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018.
  3. ""She's unique": Born without a left forearm, Muncie swimmer Lizzi Smith sets sights on 2020 Paralympics". IndyStar.com. December 16, 2019.
  4. Gowdy, Kristen (April 14, 2022). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nominates 25 athletes to World Championship Roster". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  5. Overend, Riley (April 29, 2023). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Selects 22 (Including Just 6 Men) for 2023 Worlds Roster". swimswam.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.