Elizabeth Smith (swimmer) explained

Elizabeth Smith
Nickname:	Lizzi
Sport:	Paralympic swimming
Disability:	Amniotic band syndrome
Disability Class:	S9
Club:	Whitecaps of Westlake
Coach:	Ian Crocker
Birth Date:	26 June 1996
Birth Place:	Muncie, Indiana, United States
Residence:	Austin, Texas, United States
Height:	1.62m
Weight:	138lbs

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Elizabeth Smith - IPC Athlete Bio. 25 May 2020. ipc.infostradasports.com.
2. Web site: Lizzi Smith - Team USA. 25 May 2020. United States Olympic Committee. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20181130154442/https://www.teamusa.org/para-swimming/athletes/Lizzi-Smith . November 30, 2018 .
3. Web site: "She's unique": Born without a left forearm, Muncie swimmer Lizzi Smith sets sights on 2020 Paralympics. 16 December 2019. IndyStar.com.
4. Web site: U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nominates 25 athletes to World Championship Roster . https://web.archive.org/web/20220516011227/https://www.teamusa.org/USParaSwimming/Features/2022/April/14/US-Paralympics-Swimming-Nominates-25-athletes-to-World-Championship-Roster . dead . May 16, 2022 . teamusa.org . Kristen . Gowdy . April 14, 2022 . April 14, 2022.
5. Web site: U.S. Paralympics Swimming Selects 22 (Including Just 6 Men) for 2023 Worlds Roster . swimswam.com . Riley . Overend . April 29, 2023 . April 29, 2023.