Regan Smith, born on February 9, 2002, is an American swimmer, specializing in backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle. She hails from Lakeville, Minnesota, United States. Smith holds the world junior record in the women's long course 100-meter backstroke and 200-meter backstroke. She is the current world record holder in the long-course 100-meter backstroke and a former world record holder in the 200-meter backstroke.
At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Regan Smith won a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke, a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, and another silver in the 4×100 meter medley relay. She has also earned individual gold medals in the 200-meter backstroke at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships, 100-meter backstroke in 2022, and a relay gold medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay in 2023.
Smith began swimming at Foss Swim School in 2007. She started competing for Stanford University in the fall of 2011 but left after the 2011-2012 collegiate season to train with the Sun Devils at Arizona State University. In 2016, she joined the U.S. National Junior Team and set national age group records in the 100-yard backstroke, 100-yard butterfly, and 100-meter backstroke, earning the title of 2016 Age Group Swimmer of the Year for 13-14-year-olds.
In June 2023, at the Sun Devil Open in Tempe, Arizona, Smith set a personal best in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 2:03.87, breaking the American record and becoming the first American woman to swim under the 2:04 mark. It was the fourth-fastest time in women's history. She also has a record of her personal best in the 200-meter individual medley with a time of 2:08.48.
Regan Smith’s Parents
Paul and Kristi Smith are the parents of Regan Smith. They have two daughters - Brenna and Regan Smith, who are both swimmers. Brenna and Regan were on the same swimming team.
Who is Regan Smith’s Mother?
Kristi Smith is the mother of Regan Smith. She started as a gymnastics coach and later played an important role in supporting Regan's swimming career.
Who is Regan Smith’s Father?
Paul Smith is the father of Regan Smith. He is a coach and also the program director at Riptide Aquatics.
Regan Smith’s Siblings
Brenna Smith is Regan Smith’s older sister. She was also a swimmer and both sisters were on the same team ( coach Dan’s team). Brenna was the captain of the team when Regan joined.
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FAQ's On Regan Smith Family
A. Regan Smith is an American Swimmer.
A. Regan Smith hails from Lakeville, Minnesota, United States.
A. Paul and Kristi Smith are Regan Smith's parents.
A. Regan Smith is 22 years old, she was born on February 9, 2002.
