Elizabeth Smith (swimmer)

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]

Elizabeth Smith
Personal information
Nickname(s)Lizzi
Born (1996-06-26) 26 June 1996
Muncie, Indiana, United States
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight138 lb (63 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityAmniotic band syndrome
Disability classS9
ClubNitro Swimming
Coached byPatrick McCloskey
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2016 Rio de Janeiro4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Silver medal – second place2020 Tokyo100 m butterfly S9
Bronze medal – third place2016 Rio de Janeiro4x100m medley relay 34pts
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2019 London4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Silver medal – second place2019 London4x100m medley relay 34pts
Bronze medal – third place2013 Montreal100m backstroke S9
Bronze medal – third place2013 Montreal4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Bronze medal – third place2019 London100m backstroke S9
Bronze medal – third place2019 London100m butterfly S9
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima50m freestyle S9
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima100m butterfly S9
Silver medal – second place2019 Lima100m backstroke S9

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]

References
  1. "Elizabeth Smith - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. May 25, 2020.
  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.
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