Gabriella Smith (swimmer)

Gabriella Smith
Personal information
NicknameGaby
Born (2006-06-14) 14 June 2006
Perth, Australia
Home townChristchurch, New Zealand
Sport
SportPara swimming
DisabilitySymbrachydactyly
S10, SB9
Coached byTodd Mason
Medal record
Women's para swimming
Representing  New Zealand
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2025 Singapore100 m breaststroke SB9

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

  1. ↑ "Gabriella Smith". paralympics.org. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "15yo para-swimmer Gaby Smith gunning for Paris". 1News. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Guy, Barry (29 August 2024). "Meet NZ's oldest and youngest Paralympians". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Smith Wins Silver at World Para Swimming Championships". sportzhub.com. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Silver for Smith on opening day of world champs". Otago Daily Times. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
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