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5'7"
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Lakeville, MN
Stanford University (Stanford, Calif.)
Specialty: Backstroke, Butterfly, Freestyle
Regan Smith is a U.S. swimmer, specializing in backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle. A world record holder and Olympic medalist, Smith has established herself as a key figure on the U.S. national swimming team.
Smith was born to a family who encouraged her swimming career. Smith began swimming at the age of two when her parents signed her up for swimming lessons to learn water safety. Smith quickly showed promise in backstroke events and won her first race at the age of seven.
She achieved the world record in the 100-meter backstroke (long course) and junior world record in the 200m backstroke (long course) and has demonstrated versatility across multiple strokes.
Outside of swimming, she is known for her academic focus and has expressed interest in marine biology. She enjoys spending time with friends, participating in water sports, bowling, and watching ice skating and gymnastics.
Smith's Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games showcased her ability to perform under pressure, earning medals in both individual and relay events. There she earned a silver medal in the 200m butterfly, a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke, and a silver medal as part of Team USA's 4x100m medley relay team.
At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Regan Smith captured three silver medals in an impressive showing, reaching the podium in the 200m butterfly final, 100m backstroke final, and 200m backstroke final.
At the 2019 world championships in Gwangju, Regan Smith made history with an extraordinary performance, claiming gold in both the 200m backstroke final and 4x100m medley relay final, while setting world records in both the 100m backstroke (during the semifinals) and 200m backstroke.
Three years later at the 2022 world championships in Budapest, Smith continued her dominance in the backstroke events, securing gold medals in both the 100-meter backstroke final and as part of the 4x100m medley relay team.
She attended Lakeville North High School, where she set multiple state records. Smith's breakthrough on the international stage came at the 2017 world junior championships, where she won multiple gold medals and set junior world records.
Her collegiate career at Stanford University was marked by NCAA titles and record-breaking performances. Smith has successfully balanced the demands of collegiate swimming with her international career, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the sport.
Smith trained at Stanford University, refining her technique and race strategy. Smith's smooth, efficient stroke and powerful underwater work contribute significantly to her success.
Smith continued to be a vital member of the U.S. national swimming team while competing for Stanford University. Later, Smith transferred to Arizona State University, where she continued to win medals and set personal bests.
NANTERRE, France — After nine days of swimming at Paris’ La Defense Arena, the U.S. women put an exclamation mark on the end of the the Olympic Games Paris 2024 — shutting down the pool with a new world record.After first-time Olympian Gretchen Walsh n...
NANTERRE, France — Regan Smith took silver in the women’s 200-meter backstroke Friday night, racing against another talented field. Similar to previous nights, it was a battle between Smith and Australia’s Kaylee McKeown, the current world record holde...
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NANTERRE, France — After nine days of swimming at Paris’ La Defense Arena, the U.S. women put an exclamation mark on the end of the the Olympic Games Paris 2024 — shutting down the pool with a new world record.After first-time Olympian Gretchen Walsh n...
NANTERRE, France — Coming to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, men on the U.S. swimming team had won at least one gold medal in an individual event in every Olympiad since the Olympic Games Paris 1900. But by the final day of swimming in Paris, they had ye...
NANTERRE, France — A dozen years ago to the day, Katie Ledecky won her first Olympic gold medal. She was 15 years old, not yet a sophomore in high school, and was so far off the radar that night that reporters were not even paying attention to the wome...
NANTERRE, France — Regan Smith took silver in the women’s 200-meter backstroke Friday night, racing against another talented field. Similar to previous nights, it was a battle between Smith and Australia’s Kaylee McKeown, the current world record holde...
