Gabriella Smith (swimmer)
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Nickname | Gaby | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 June 2006 Perth, Australia | ||||||||||||||
| Home town | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Para swimming | ||||||||||||||
| Disability | Symbrachydactyly | ||||||||||||||
| Disability class | S10, SB9 | ||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Todd Mason | ||||||||||||||
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Gabriella Smith (born 14 June 2006) is a New Zealand para swimmer. She represented New Zealand at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Early life
Smith was born in Perth, Australia, and moved to Christchurch, New Zealand in 2014.[1] She was born with symbrachydactyly, and has half a palm and no fingers on her left hand.[2]
Career
Smith represented New Zealand at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. At 18-years old, she was the youngest Paralympian for New Zealand.[3] In September 2025, she competed at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships and won a silver medal in the 100 metre breaststroke SB9 event, with a personal best time of 1:19.56.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Gabriella Smith". paralympics.org. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "15yo para-swimmer Gaby Smith gunning for Paris". 1News. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Guy, Barry (29 August 2024). "Meet NZ's oldest and youngest Paralympians". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Smith Wins Silver at World Para Swimming Championships". sportzhub.com. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Silver for Smith on opening day of world champs". Otago Daily Times. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
External links
- Gabriella Smith at Paralympics New Zealand
- Gabriella Smith at the International Paralympic Committee