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]
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| Nickname(s) | Lizzi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 26 June 1996 Muncie, Indiana, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Western Hills Athletics Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Ian Crocker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
On April 14, 2022, Smith was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships.[4]
References
- "Elizabeth Smith - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. May 25, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Lizzi Smith - Team USA". United States Olympic Committee. May 25, 2020. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018.
- ""She's unique": Born without a left forearm, Muncie swimmer Lizzi Smith sets sights on 2020 Paralympics". IndyStar.com. December 16, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Gowdy, Kristen (April 14, 2022). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nominates 25 athletes to World Championship Roster". teamusa.org. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
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