Dee

Smith

Quick Facts

• While competing with an America’s Cup challenger syndicate in 2007, Smith was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, a condition that also impacted his spine. Smith was given less than a year to live by his doctors, but was able to beat the odds. Nevertheless, he was left with significantly reduced mobility as a result of spinal damage. A subsequent bicycle accident also left him with a permanent injury to one of his legs. He was classified as a Paralympic-class competitor in the spring of 2015
• Son of Peter and Lu Smith
• Has two brothers, Bob and David, and two sisters, Marianne and Noelani
• Married to Jocelyn Smith
• Has one daughter, Tanea, and one son, Jesse
• Hobbies include sailing and cycling
• Founded Dee Smith Yacht Racing in 1988 in Annapolis, Maryland
• Along with racing for Dee Smith Yacht Racing, he also coaches and does project management.

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 4th (Single-Person Keelboat - Mixed)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2022 – gold (Single-Person Keelboat - Open)
• Years of participation: Single-Person Keelboat - Open 2017, 2018, 2022; Single-Person Keelboat - Mixed 2015, 2016
• Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 bronze)
• Gold – 2022 (Single-Person Keelboat - Open)
• Bronze – 2018 (Single-Person Keelboat - Open)

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