Alex Shackell

Alex Shackell
Personal information
Born (2006-11-13) November 13, 2006 (age 18)
Carmel, Indiana, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportWomen's swimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubCarmel Swim Club[1]
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 4x100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 4×200 m freestyle
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2024 Budapest 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2024 Budapest 4×100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2024 Budapest 4×100 m mixed medley
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Budapest 4×50 m mixed medley

Alex Shackell (born November 13, 2006) is an American swimmer and a member of United States team for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[2] Shackell qualified at the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Team Trials, where she placed sixth in the 200m freestyle.

Personal life

Her brother, Aaron, has also qualified for the 2024 US Olympic team after placing first in the 400m freestyle.[3] Shackell's father, Nicholas, was also an Olympic swimmer, representing Great Britain at the 1996 Summer Olympics in the 100m freestyle.

References

  1. ^ "Alex Shackell". June 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Alex Shackell". June 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Rosado, Laura (June 16, 2024). "First Paris 2024 U.S. Swimming Olympian is Aaron Shackell". SwimSwam.