{"id":570032,"date":"2023-10-04T09:23:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T16:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=570032"},"modified":"2023-10-04T13:31:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:31:30","slug":"paralympic-champ-lizzi-smith-chooses-hawaii-as-training-base-for-olympics-inspires-next-generation-at-swim-lessons-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/paralympic-champ-lizzi-smith-chooses-hawaii-as-training-base-for-olympics-inspires-next-generation-at-swim-lessons-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"Paralympic Medalist Lizzi Smith Inspires Next Generation at Swim Lessons Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Paralympic Champ Lizzi Smith, Inspires Next Generation at Swim Lessons Hawaii<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contributed by Swim Lessons Hawaii<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The world of swimming has witnessed its share of extraordinary moments, and one such moment unfolded recently at Swim Lessons Hawaii when two-time American Paralympic medalist <strong>Elizabeth &#8220;Lizzi&#8221; Smith<\/strong> visited. As Smith prepares for the 2024 Paralympics in France from her base of Austin, Texas,\u00a0 her visit to Hawaii has not only energized the local sports community but has also inspired the next generation of swimmers.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s decision to choose Hawaii as a training visit for the 2024 Paralympics created a perfect opportunity for local swimming enthusiasts to connect with someone of her caliber. The visit was marked by enthusiasm and admiration as young swimmers gathered to catch a glimpse of the swimming sensation.<\/p>\n<p>The school&#8217;s founder and head coach, <strong>Oleksii Savenko<\/strong>, expressed his gratitude for Smith&#8217;s visit, saying,<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Having Elizabeth &#8216;Lizzi&#8217; Smith here at Swim Lessons Hawaii is a dream come true for our students. Her dedication, passion, and sheer excellence in the sport serve as a tremendous source of motivation for our young swimmers&#8221; Savenko said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_570035\" style=\"width: 429px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-570035\" data-attachment-id=\"570035\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/paralympic-champ-lizzi-smith-chooses-hawaii-as-training-base-for-olympics-inspires-next-generation-at-swim-lessons-hawaii\/lizzy-smith\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lizzy-smith.png\" data-orig-size=\"740,553\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lizzy-smith\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;lizzy-smith&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Swim Lessons Hawaii&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lizzy-smith-700x500.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lizzy-smith.png\" class=\" wp-image-570035\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lizzy-smith-700x500.png\" alt=\"lizzy-smith\" width=\"419\" height=\"299\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-570035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: Swim Lessons Hawaii<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During her visit, Smith conducted a special swim clinic, sharing her technical expertise and training tips with the aspiring swimmers. The interaction left the students inspired and more determined than ever to pursue their swimming dreams.<\/p>\n<p>Smith also addressed the school&#8217;s students, emphasizing the importance of hard work, discipline, and a never-give-up attitude in achieving success in swimming and life. She shared personal anecdotes from her\u00a0\u00a0Paralympic journey, illustrating the challenges she overcame and the resilience that carried her to the pinnacle of her sport.<\/p>\n<p>This event was attended not only by local swimming clubs for children but also by the U.S. Masters Swimming\u00a0\u00a0adult group, showcasing the unity of the local sports community. Local clubs came together in unity to celebrate the spirit of swimming and the remarkable achievements of Elizabeth Smith.<\/p>\n<p>One of the swimmers, Matthew expressed his excitement, saying, &#8220;Meeting Elizabeth Smith was like a dream come true. She&#8217;s an inspiration for all of us. 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