Kierra Smith

Professional swimmer, Kierra Smith was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her parents are Jo-Ann McLellan and Andrew Smith. Growing up in Kelowna, British Columbia, she began taking swimming lessons at 3 years old and by 10 years old, she was swimming competitively. As a teen, she attended Immaculata Regional High School. In 2011, she earned a silver medal competing in the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Kierra graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2017, earning degrees in Communications and Psychology.