Leah Smith

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Virginia Rolls with 11 Wins on Day 2; Virginia Tech Men Grab Victory

Full Name:	Leah Smith
Born:	April 19th, 1995
	Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nationality:	U.S.
Status:	Active

Leah Smith Born April 19, 1995, Leah Smith is a distance swimmer originally from Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith is a member of USA Swimming's National Team in addition to the women's swimming team at the University of Virginia, where she's a school record holder in the 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyles. Her best event is probably the 500 freestyle - she's the second-fastest U.S. swimmer ever in the event. Family of Athletes Smith grew up in a family full of elite athletes. In addition to her World Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion Great Uncle, Billy Conn, her father, Dan, was a pole vaulter at Virginia, her sister, Aileen, swims for Columbia, and her great-grandfather, Jimmy Smith, was a World Series Champion. University of Virginia Prior to attending Virginia, Smith was a student at Oakland Catholic High School, where she was listed as one of the top recruits in the class of 2013. 2013-2014 During her first year at Virginia, Smith qualified for the NCAA Championships right away, and earned the ACC Freshman of the Year. At the 2014 NCAA meet Smith had her best finish in the 1650 freestyle, picking up bronze. 2014-2015 Smith returned to Virginia to compete in her sophomore season, this time winning two golds in the 1650 and …

Virginia Rolls with 11 Wins on Day 2; Virginia Tech Men Grab Victory

Virginia picks up 11 wins on Day 2, yet the Virginia Tech men get their first dual win against UVA since 1981.

Virginia Women, Virginia Tech Men Lead the Way Day 1 of Five-Team Dual Meet

The women of UVA and men of Virginia Tech take the reigns on day one.

Bartholomew, Mathieu Post Unbelievable Mid-Season Times to Close Ohio State Invitational

Among the great backstrokers in the SEC, Big Ten, and Pac-12, Virginia’s Courtney Bartholomew pulled the ACC back into the conversation this weekend at the Ohio State invitational.

OSU Invite Night One: Courtney Bartholomew Leads Off Relay In 50.8 100 Backstroke To Lead The Nation

Fast time went down in Columbus on night one of the Ohio State Invitational (Photo Credit: Amanda Smith)

HardCore Swim of the Week: Courtney Bartholomew Posts Sizzling 100 Back

With two top backstroke swims last weekend, Courtney Bartholomew of Virginia deserves HardCoreSwim of the Week honors.

USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 Junior National Team

Gunnar Bentz is one of a handful of swimmers who is doing junior/senior double duty this year. (Photo: Anne Lepesant)

Ranking the Women’s NCAA 2013 Recruiting Classes: #5 – #8

Leah Smith of the JCC Sailfish is a part of a very good recruiting class for the Virginia Cavaliers. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 U.S. Open Full Preview: Six Things to Watch in Irvine

Lia Neal will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing World Championship Trials with a strong performance at this week’s U.S. Open.

Franklin Breaks U.S. Open Record; She and Lochte Double on Night 2 of US Worlds Trials

Conor Dwyer (right) has been on fire since he began training with Bob Bowman (glasses). He comes into the 200 free final on Wednesday evening as the top seed. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 US World Championship Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recaps

Ryan Lochte has a big day on Wednesday in Indy, with the 200 backstroke and the 200 free on his schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

US Worlds Trials Previews: Three Potential Medalists, Only Two Spots in Women’s 400 Free

Olympians Allison Schmitt (left) and Chloe Sutton (right) were both in the top 5 in the world last year, but will someone get left out in favor of fast-rising Katie Ledecky? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Jessica Hardy wins third event at Charlotte Grand Prix

Jessica Hardy won her third event of the meet taking the women’s 50 freestyle in a time of 25.09. Hardy won…

Beisel Recaps Schmitt, Schmitt Recaps Beisel – Video Interview

2013 Charlotte Ultraswim as reported by SwimSwam contributor Mitch Bowmile. Women’s 200 freestyle On the woman’s side the 200m freestyle was all…

Men’s 200 Free Final Thick With Olympians on Day 2 of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim GP

Michigan’s Connor Jaeger is on a roll at the UltraSwim, and took the top seed in an incredible field of the 200 free on Friday from Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Hershey Girls Sweep Relays; Smith, and Leander Break State Records in Pennsylvania

A star-packed lineup of swimmers from the Pennsylvania State Championship meet: Christina Leander, Leah Smith, Emily Cameron, Kristen Murslack, and Meaghan Raab (Photo thanks to Greg Raab)