Anabelle Smith facts for kids
Smith at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
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| Born | 3 February 1993 Malvern, Australia |
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| Height | 159 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 55 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Diving | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Gannets Diving Club Victorian Institute of Sport |
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| Coached by | Hui Tong | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Anabelle "Belle" Smith (born February 3, 1993) is an amazing Australian diver. She is known for her incredible skills, especially in synchronized diving. Anabelle was the champion at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the 3-meter synchronized springboard event.
She has competed in the 3-meter springboard synchronized event at three Summer Olympics: 2012, 2016, and 2020. At the 2016 Olympics, she won a bronze medal, which is a huge achievement! In 2012, she finished in fifth place.
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Anabelle's Diving Journey
Anabelle Smith competes in two main diving events. These are the 3-meter springboard and the 10-meter platform synchronized events. In synchronized diving, two divers perform at the same time. They try to make their movements look exactly alike.
She has a special scholarship from the Australian Institute of Sport. This helps her train and become even better. Anabelle is also a member of the Gannets Diving Club. She trains hard at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.
Early Achievements
Anabelle represented Australia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. There, she won a bronze medal in the 10-meter synchronized platform event. She was diving with her partner at the time, Briony Cole.
Later, she teamed up with Sharleen Stratton. Together, they won another bronze medal. This was at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships. They earned it in the 3-meter synchronized springboard event. Their score was 306.90 points. In 2012, Anabelle and Sharleen also finished second. This was at the FINA Diving Grand Prix in Madrid.
Overcoming Challenges
Before the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Anabelle faced a tough challenge. She badly injured her middle finger on her right hand. It got squashed by heavy metal plates from a weight training machine.
She took three months off from diving to recover. For another five months, she had to wear a hand brace. Even after all that, her finger didn't fully get back its normal movement. But Anabelle didn't give up!
Olympic and Commonwealth Success
Anabelle qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She competed in the Women's 3-meter springboard event. She showed great skill and made it all the way to the semi-finals.
At the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Anabelle achieved something amazing. She and her partner, Maddison Keeney, won the gold medal! They were in the 3-meter synchronized springboard event. Their winning score was 316.53 points. They were almost 20 points ahead of the silver medalists from Malaysia.
Anabelle also competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics. She and Maddison Keeney finished 5th in the 3-meter springboard event.
Anabelle's Life Outside Diving
Anabelle Smith has family roots from Mauritius, a beautiful island country. When she was younger, she dreamed of becoming a paediatrician. That's a doctor who takes care of children.
However, she later realized it might be too difficult for her. She felt she didn't have the emotional strength to work with sick children every day. So, she chose to focus on her incredible diving career instead!
See also
In Spanish: Anabelle Smith para niños
