Liam Smith '21 Recruiting Profile

                My name is Liam Smith, a nationally classified U. S. Paralympic swimmer (S7/SB7/SM7), currently on the 2019 USA Paralympic Swimming National C Team and 2019 Lima Parapan American Team,  who specializes in distance freestyle events and contributes unity and enthusiasm to any team that I am part of.  I am not your ordinary swimmer because I have a type of dwarfism called hypochondroplasia which affects my limb length, overall height and range of motion but does not diminish my competitive drive or dedication to my team.  My competitive swimming career began in 2013 at the World Dwarf Games in East Lansing, MI.  Since the beginning of 2018, I have set fourty national records and currently hold twenty-four (SCM, SCY, and LCM).

                Outside of swimming, I believe that I am a well-rounded individual.  Away from the pool, I find time to volunteer in my community with the Boy Scouts of America, Feeding America, Peer Listening, and Student Council.  While on my journey in Boy Scouts to become an Eagle Scout in 2017, I learned many valuable skills and life lessons such as time management and working with others.  I live my life by the scouting ideals, be a good role model and doing a good turn daily.  In school, I have been able to juggle my assignments and study needs with my other extracurricular commitments while maintaining a 3.98 GPA.  

                I am looking for a college or university with a strong program in engineering or computer science.  My future school’s swim program would be made up of supportive teammates and insightful coaches.  I hope to contribute to my team’s program while pursuing my ultimate goal to compete at the 2024 Paralympics representing the United States of America.