Where is Regan Smith from?

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Regan Smith is an American competitive swimmer and Olympian, born on February 9, 2002. Standing at 5'7", she is currently 22 years old and is sponsored by Adidas. Regan's impressive swimming career includes being a 2020 Olympian, where she secured two silver medals in the 200m Butterfly and the 4x100m Medley Relay, and a bronze in the 100m Backstroke. She has also qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Regan has extensive World Championships experience, earning a total of nine medals: five gold, three silver, and one bronze. Regan excels in multiple events such as the heptathlon, pentathlon, 400 meters, and 400 meters hurdles. Outside of swimming, she enjoys water sports, bowling, online shopping, and getting her nails done. She is a big fan of "Stranger Things" and loves spending time at her favorite beach spot in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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Where is Regan Smith from?

Regan Smith is from Lakeville, Minnesota. Her parents are Paul Smith and Kerry Smith. Paul Smith has been involved in coaching with USA Swimming for over a decade and currently serves as the program director at Riptide Aquatics, where Regan trains. Kerry Smith, Regan's mother, was a gymnastics coach and played a crucial role in fostering Regan's interest in swimming from an early age. Both parents are American nationals.

Regan Smith Age

Regan Smith was born on February 9, 2002, making her 22 years old, as of July 2024. She began making waves in her early career at just twelve years old, setting numerous age-group records and earning medals at high school state meets. She trained with Apple Valley’s Riptide Swim Club under coach Mike Parratto, who previously coached twelve-time Olympic medalist Jenny Thompson. At fourteen, Smith competed alongside Olympians such as Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky, setting national age group records in the 100-yard backstroke, 100-yard butterfly, and 100-meter backstroke. She was named the 2016 Age Group Swimmer of the Year for 13-14 year-olds.

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Regan Smith Achievements

Regan Smith is a three-time Olympic medalist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she earned silver in the 200m butterfly and the 4x100m medley relay, and a bronze in the 100m backstroke. At the FINA World Championships, she garnered four medals: gold in the 100m backstroke and 200m backstroke (2019 and 2022), and gold in the 4x100m medley relay (2019 and 2022). Smith set World and American records in the 100m backstroke, 200m backstroke, and the 4x100m medley relay. Her other significant appearances include the 2018 Pan Pacific Games, the 2017 FINA World Junior Championships, and the World Cups in Tokyo and Hong Kong.

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FAQ's On Regan Smith Hometown

A. Regan Smith's nickname is "Riptide Rocket."

A. Regan Smith was born on February 9, 2002, in Lakeville, Minnesota, U.S.

A. Regan Smith is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.

A. Regan Smith weighs 123 pounds (56 kg).

A. Regan Smith is affiliated with Longhorn Aquatics.

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