#242 Lizzi Smith talks butterfly, lifting, & being coached by Ian Crocker

Lizzi Smith is a 2x Paralympian and 3x medalist from the United States. Most recently, at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic games, she captured silver in the 100 Fly (S9). Lizzi was born without her left arm due to amniotic band syndrome.  She trains in Austin, Texas with 3x Olympic gold medalist Ian Crocker.  00:00 Bratter PA, Immigration Law 00:04 Hello Lizzi Smith 01:05 Amniotic band syndrome 08:30 Feeling confident 11:00 Comfortable in the water 12:10 Getting into Paralympics 16:24 Weaknesses 18:20 S9 Classification 21:30 Coach Ian Crocker 23:00 Rhythm in butterfly 25:30 Underwaters 27:00 Arm attachment for lifting 29:00 Mark Rogers 29:50 Arena 31:30 Para combined Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD #swimming #paralympics #butterfly