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Nickname | Lizzi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Muncie, Indiana, United States | 26 June 1996|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 138 lb (63 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Paralympic swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disability | Amniotic band syndrome | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disability class | S9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Whitecaps of Westlake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coached by | Ian Crocker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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]
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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