Dee

Smith

Quick Facts

• While competing with an America’s Cup challenger syndicate in 2007, Smith was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, a condition that also impacted his spine. Smith was given less than a year to live by his doctors, but was able to beat the odds. Nevertheless, he was left with significantly reduced mobility as a result of spinal damage. A subsequent bicycle accident also left him with a permanent injury to one of his legs. He was classified as a Paralympic-class competitor in the spring of 2015
• Son of Peter and Lu Smith
• Has two brothers, Bob and David, and two sisters, Marianne and Noelani
• Married to Jocelyn Smith
• Has one daughter, Tanea, and one son, Jesse
• Hobbies include sailing and cycling
• Founded Dee Smith Yacht Racing in 1988 in Annapolis, Maryland
• Along with racing for Dee Smith Yacht Racing, he also coaches and does project management.

Paralympic Experience

• One-time Paralympian (2016)
• Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, 4th (2.4mR)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2016 – 5th (2.4mR)
• Years of Participation: 1995, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2015, 2016
• Medals: 3 (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
• Gold – 2005 (IMS)
• Silver – 1996 (Mumm 36)
• Bronze – 2002 (Farr 40)

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