Where is Kieran Smith from?

Last Modified Jul 28, 2024 23:32 IST
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Kieran Smith is a professional American swimmer. He specializes in individual medley events and freestyle. Kieran Smith was also a member of the Florida Gators men's team at the University of Florida. During his college career, he earned All-American honors twenty-eight times in his career. He was also the SEC Male Swimmer of the Year during the 2019-2020 season.

Kieran Smith jointly owns the short course world records in the 4×100-meter medley relay and the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. In addition, Smith also has the American record 500-yard freestyle and 400-meter freestyle. Smith, the one-time Olympian has a gold in the World Short Course Championships (2022) and a bronze in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Apart from the Olympics, Kieran Smith also participated in and represented the United States in the World Championships (LC), World Championships (SC), and World Junior Championships. Smith has a total of 10 medals in his tally including 5 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. He has a minimum of one gold medal in every championship he took part in, except the Olympics.

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What Country is Kieran Smith from?

Kieran Smith hails from the United States of America and is a member of the US national team. However, he was born in Sydney, Australia on May 20, 2000, and is currently 24 years old, as of July 2024. Smith represented the United States at the World Championships and won 8 medals including 5 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. He was named Male Swimmer of the Year by SEC in 2020.

Where did Kieran Smith grow up?

Kieran Smith grew up in his hometown Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States of America. Sandra Smith is the mother and Patrick Smith is the father of Kieran Smith. He has an older brother named Grayson Smith. Kieran was a student at Ridgefield High School and was admitted at the University of Florida. He represented the Florida Gators at the NCAA Championships. Smith is associated with Ridgefield Aquatic Club and is currently training in Gainesville, Florida. He was a student of physiology and kinesiology during his educational career. He competed at the collegiate level from 2018 to 2022. Smith was named the "Swimmer of the Year" by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association for consecutive years in 2016 and 2017. He started his international career at the Olympic trials of 2021.

Smith appreciates engaging with teen athletes who are hoping to improve their solidarity and conditioning as vital equipment for their training. He loves to support their confidence and helps to boost their mental energy. As per Smith, if he was not swimming, he would in any case be engaged with athletics as a coach or as a therapist. In addition to his athletic ability, he is a skilled musician and sometimes carries his cello to competitions.

FAQs on Kieran Smith Hometown

A. Kieran Smith was a student at the University of Florida, United States.


A. Kieran Smith is currently 24 years old, as of July 2024.


A. Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States of America is the hometown of Kieran Smith.

A. Sandra Smith is the mother and Patrick Smith is the father of Kieran Smith.


A. Kieran Smith has an older brother and his name is Grayson Smith.


A. Sydney, Australia is the birthplace of Kieran Smith.

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