Elizabeth Smith (swimmer)
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| Nickname | 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 | 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]
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
- ^ "Elizabeth Smith - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. May 25, 2020.[dead 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.