Graeme Smith (swimmer)

Graeme Smith (born 31 March 1976 in Falkirk, Scotland, UK)[1] is a former British freestyle swimmer.

For the Canadian swimmer, see Graham Smith (Canadian swimmer). For the Bermuda swimmer, see Graham Smith (Bermudan swimmer).

Graeme Smith
Personal information
Nationality Great Britain
Scotland Scotland
Born (1976-03-31) 31 March 1976
Falkirk, Scotland
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1996 Atlanta1500 m freestyle
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place2001 Fukuoka1500 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2001 Fukuoka800 m freestyle
World Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place1999 Hong Kong1500 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place1997 Gothenburg1500 m freestyle
European Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place1995 Vienna1500 m freestyle
European Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place1998 Sheffield1500 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2003 Dublin1500 m freestyle
Representing  Scotland
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2002 Manchester1500 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2002 Manchester400 m freestyle

Swimming career

He swam for Great Britain at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics.[2][3] At the 1996 Olympics, he garnered the bronze medal in the 1500m Freestyle.

He swam for Great Britain (or Scotland as noted) at the:

  • Olympics: 1996, 2000, 2004
  • World Championships: 1998, 2001, 2003
  • Commonwealth Games (Scotland): 1994, 1998, 2002
  • European Championships: 1995, 1997
  • Short Course Worlds: 1993, 1997, 1999
  • Short Course Europeans: 1998, 2003

He won the 1997 ASA British National 400 metres freestyle title and the seven ASA British National 1500 metres freestyle titles.[4][5][6][7]

See also

References
  1. Smith's entry Archived 18 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine at sports-reference.com.
  2. Smith's page in the Scottish Swimming Hall of Fame. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  3. Profile: Graeme Smith Archived 16 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine from Stockport Metro (swim club) website. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  4. ""For the Record." Times, 11 June 1993, p. 42". The Times. Times Digital Archive. 11 June 1993. p. 42.
  5. ""For the Record." Times, 19 July 1997, p. 47". The Times. 19 July 1997. p. 47.
  6. ""For the Record." Times, 11 July 1998, p. 40". The Times. 11 July 1998. p. 40.
  7. ""For the Record." Times, 10 July 1999, p. 36". The Times. 10 July 1999. p. 36.


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