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Alex Shackell

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Alex Shackell
Personal information
Born (2006-11-13) November 13, 2006 (age 17)
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

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

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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

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  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.
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