Jaclyn

Smith

Quick Facts

• Smith played all sorts of sports growing up in order to keep up with her very athletically talented siblings. She was inspired to row when she attended high school at Our Lady of Mercy Academy and they offered Rowing as a varsity sport. She took up Rowing because she believed it was a sport that she would be able to excel in. She says that living out her dreams of Rowing on the United States National Team would not be possible without the continuous love and support of her family and friends, but specifically her parents, grandparents, and Coach, Nicoleta Mantescu
• Daughter of James and Annmarie Smith
• Has one older brother, James, a younger brother, Brian, and a younger sister, Caleigh
• Favors all New York sports teams; the Yankees, Giants, Rangers, and Knicks
• Favorite book is "Hope Solo's Memoir" and her favorite TV show is "Friday Night Lights"
• Assistant coach for the Sacred Heart University Rowing Team.

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Legs, Trunk & Arms Coxed Four - Mixed)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2019 – gold (PR3 Pair - Women)
• Years of participation: PR3 Pair - Women 2018, 2019; PR3 Coxed Four - Mixed 2017; Legs, Trunk & Arms Coxed Four - Mixed 2013, 2014, 2015
• Medals: 5 (2 gold, 3 silver)
• Gold – 2019 (PR3 Pair - Women); 2018 (PR3 Pair - Women)
• Silver – 2017 (PR3 Coxed Four - Mixed); 2015 (Legs, Trunk & Arms Coxed Four - Mixed); 2014 (Legs, Trunk & Arms Coxed Four - Mixed)

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