Sierra Schmidt
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About
Freestyle swimmer that won a gold medal in the 800-meter freestyle during the 2015 Pan American Games. She qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2016 and 2020.
Before Fame
She graduated from the University of Michigan, where she was a a six-time CSCSAA All-American, a Big Ten champion in the 800 free relay, a two-time Big-Ten Distinguished Scholar and four-time CSCAA Scholar All-American.
Trivia
During the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, she finished 6th in the 400 meter freestyle, 8th in the 800 meter freestyle, and 7th in the 1500 meter freestyle. In the process, she became one of only three swimmers to qualify for all three distance finals.
Family Life
She is a native of Erdenheim, Pennsylvania. Her mother, Mindy, was a five-time All-American and four-time Big Ten champion for the track and field and cross country teams at Michigan. Her father, Joseph, also ran track and cross country at the University of Michigan.
Associated With
She is an University of Michigan alum just like Chris Webber and Lucy Liu.
