2025 400H National Champion

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2025 400H National Champion *

Gabby is a nationally recognized hurdler with multiple championships, All-American honors, and record-breaking performances. In 2025, she became the New Balance Outdoor National Champion in the freshman 400m hurdles, breaking the meet record and solidifying her place among the nation’s top young athletes.

A proud member of the Class of 2028 at St. Stephen’s College Preparatory School in Bradenton, Florida, Gabby is committed to excellence both on the track and in the classroom. With her sights set on competing at the College level and pursuing a career in track and field beyond college, she is driven, disciplined, and ready to take her talents to the next stage.

  • New Balance Outdoor Freshman 400h: National Champion (New Record)

  • New Balance Outdoor Freshman 100h: 4th place

  • New Balance National Indoor Freshman 400m: 6th place

  • Achieved a PB in all her events

Gabby Smith, Class of 2028, track and field, all american, national champion, holding a gold medal for the 400 meter hurdles, at the New Balance Nationals event, standing in front of a dark backdrop with event logo, smiling and showing one finger.

Current Personal Records

Outdoor

 

400 Hurdles 60.09
100 Hurdles 14.01

400 Meters 57.69
200 Meters 24.61

Indoor

 

60 Hurdles 8.62

400 Meters 56.27
200 Meters 25.57

Middle School

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2024 (8th grade) 

  • Florida Middle School 200h: State Champion and record holder

  • Florida Middle School 100h: State 2nd place

  • New Balance Outdoor Nationals 100h 6th place

  • Awarded Middle School MVP for dedication, work ethic and core values

2023 (7th grade)

  • USATF Indoor National Championships: 55h National Champion

  • Georgia Middle School State Championships: 3rd place 300h

  • Georgia Middle School State Championships: 1st place 100h

  • Awarded Club MVP for dedication, work ethic and core values

2022 (6th grade)

  • Adidas Outdoor Nationals 100h 3rd place

  • Georgia Middle School State Championships: 6th place 300h

  • Georgia Middle School State Championships: 16th  place 100h

2021 (5th grade)

  • USATF Junior Olympics National Championships 80h: 5th place

  • Video Highlights

    Click here to view Gabby’s video highlights over the years

  • Recommendations

    Click here to read what Gabby’s teachers and coaches have to say.

  • About

    Click here to learn a little more about Gabby when she is not on the track, and how to get in contact.

Coach Larry Ryans, A smiling man with a bald head and a goatee, wearing a black shirt, against a plain light-colored background.


To speak to Coach Larry about Gabby's College intentions and goals, please use the following email or phone number: 

Email:  lryans@me.com

Phone Number: (941) 264 9455

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