Athletes
- Birthdate:
- August 27, 1979
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 154 pounds
- Age:
- 33
Short Track
| Date | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25 | Men's 5000 m Relay Final A | 6:47.990 (3rd) |
| 02/18 | Men's 1000 m Final Rankings | (4th) |
| 02/18 | Men's 1000 m Final A | 1:27.435 (4th) |
| 02/18 | Men's 1000 m Semifinal 1 | 1:29.515 (2nd) |
| 02/18 | Men's 1000 m Quarterfinal 1 | 1:27.000 (OR) (1st - Qualified) |
| 02/15 | Men's 5000 m Relay Semifinal 2 | 6:55.082 (1st) |
| 02/15 | Men's 1000 m Heat 3 | 1:27.508 (2nd - Qualified) |
Profile
Highlights
A 1998, 2002 and 2006 Olympian, Smith won a trip to the bronze medal stand in Salt Lake City with a third place finish in the 500 meters … In addition to his Olympic performances, Smith is an eight-time member of the U.S. Speedskating World Short Track Team.
Update
Smith has made numerous trips to the medal podium in the World Cups since 2002. He won a bronze in the 3000 meters in the 2003 World Cup 2, a bronze in the men’s 5000-meters relay at the 2004 World Cup 6, a silver in the 500 meters at the 2004 World Cup 6, a bronze in the 500 meters at the 2004 World Cup 1, a silver in the 5000-meters relay at the 2004 World Cup 2 and a gold medal in the 5000 meters relay at the 2005 World Cup 6. Smith finished the 2004-2005 season with a sixth place world ranking.
Personal
Smith considers winning the 500m bronze medal at the 2002 Olympic Games to be his greatest accomplishment. He cites his parents as his strongest influence because "they are always there for me with support and love" … Smith opened a business installing upgraded engines and performance parts … His future plans include continuing his business and getting his college degree.
Notes
- Birthplace
- Long Beach, Calif.
- Team
- U.S. Elite Short Track Team
- Previous Olympics
- 2002 at Salt Lake City - bronze in 500m, 4th in relay, eliminated in quarterfinals of 1,000m and semifinals of 1,500m; 1998 at Nagano, Japan - 6th in relay, 13th in 1,000m, 22nd in 500m.
- World Championships
- 2003-04 - 18th overall. 2002-03 - 17th overall. 2001-02 - 5th overall, 3rd in 1,500m. 2000-01 - 8th overall, 1st in relay. 1999-2000 - 21st overall. 1998-99 - 16th overall.
- World Cup
- 2004-05 - 6th overall. 2003-04 - 20th overall. 2002-03 - 12th overall. 2001-02 - 28th overall. 2000-01 - 12th overall. 1999-2000 - 12th overall. 1998-99 - 38th overall.
- U.S. Championships
- 2005-06 - 2nd overall, 2nd in 1,000m, 3rd in 4-lap time trial, 3rd in 9-lap time trial. 2004-05 - 3rd overall. 2003-04 - 2nd overall, 2nd in 500m, 2nd in 1,000m, 2nd in 9-lap time trial, 3rd in 1,500m, 3rd in 3,000m, 3rd in 4-lap time trial. 2002-03 - 2nd overall. 2001-02 - 2nd overall. 2000-01 - 2nd overall. 1999-2000 - 2nd overall. 1998-99 - 2nd overall. 1997-98 - 1st overall. 1996-97 - 3rd overall.
- Other career highlights
- 1996 and 1999 U.S. junior short track champion; 2nd at 1997 World Junior Short Track Championships; American record holder in 1,000m; member of American record 5,000m relay team (6:48.815, Oct. 20, 2001 at Calgary, Alberta).