World Champion Ariana Kukors Smith, Husband Matthew Smith, Welcome Baby Boy

 

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Whitaker Michael Smith (aka Whit), born on September 3rd at 12:02am, 7lbs 13oz and 21in ❤️ Named after his Grandpa Christopher Whitaker Smith, a man who lives a life of tremendous principle with a heart of gold, and Uncle Michael, who brings the fun and light to every room. He came in a hurry… we walked into the hospital after 8pm and he was here less than 4 hours later… we know our little man will keep us on our toes from here on out. Our hearts are overflowing as we adjust to life with our sweet boy ?

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Kukors Smith was a finalist at the 2012 London Olympics in the 200 IM, finishing fifth. At the Rome 2009 World Championships dominated by shiny suits, she claimed gold over 200m medley in a World record of 2:06.15 on July 27, a day after taking the global standard down to 2:07.03 in the semi-final. They were two of 43 World records set in just eight days because of non-textile race apparel that was banned from January 1, 2010.

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Following her career, Ariana Kukors Smith has continued to be an outspoken advocate for sexual abuse awareness, detailing her own experience with sexual abuse and seeking justice to try to encourage people to come forward and not suffer in silence.