American backstroke world record holder whose dominant performances across 100m and 200m backstroke have established her as the finest female backstroker in the world over multiple seasons.
Regan Smith is an American backstroke swimmer and world record holder in the 100m and 200m backstroke events. Her exceptional technique, exceptional underwater work, and powerful finishing speed have produced a string of world-class performances since she burst onto the scene as a teenager. She is considered the finest female backstroker of her generation.
Famous For
World record holder in backstroke events
Playing Style
How They Played
Technical backstroker with exceptional underwater dolphin kick
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Dominant backstroke swimmer who set multiple world records as a teenager
Career Journey
Timeline
2017
📌 International swimming debut
2019
🏆 World Championships gold in 200m backstroke
2019
🎯 Set world record in 200m backstroke at age 17
2019
🎯 Set world record in 100m backstroke
2021
🏆 Olympic silver medal in 100m backstroke
2021
🏆 Olympic bronze medal in 200m backstroke
2022
🏆 World Championships gold in 100m backstroke
2023
🏆 World Championships gold in 200m backstroke