Swimming Career
As a high school student-athlete, Smit set New York State records in the 100 yard backstroke and 200 IM, swimming with the Three Village Swim Club.
As a college swimmer at Stanford, Smit is a five-time NCAA champion, having won the 400 yard IM in 2008, 2009, and 2010 and the 200 yard IM in 2009 and 2010. Smit is the current American record holder in the 200 and 400 yard IM (short course), and 200 and 400m IM (short course).
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