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Regan Smith Swimming 2024 Olympics Odds
One of America’s top swimmers is making her long-awaited return to the Olympics this summer and Virginia sportsbooks customers might well take note. Regan Smith, a 22-year-old, takes to the pool for the 2024 Paris Games after taking home three medals (but no golds) in Tokyo three years ago.
The Minnesota native looks to take the next step in her Olympic career after winning silver in the 200-meter butterfly and as a member of the Team USA 4x100-meter medley relay team, in Tokyo. She also earned a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke.
Also see our story about what Olympic sports Americans are anticipating most this summer.
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Regan Smith Swimming 2024 Olympics Odds
100M Backstroke (Women’s) Odds
| Swimmer (country) | Odds |
| Regan Smith (USA) | -125 |
| Kaylee McKeown (AUS) | +140 |
| Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS) | +700 |
| Katharine Berkoff (USA) | +900 |
| Kylie Masse (CAN) | +1100 |
*All odds according to DraftKings Virginia Sportsbook
How Do We See Smith Faring in Paris?
Smith broke the world record in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials this summer, paving the way for her to perhaps secure the first Olympic gold medal of her swimming career at the 2024 Summer Games. Check out our 2024 Olympics betting guide for more details.
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, BetVirginia.com compiled the odds that DraftKings Sportsbook has posted on Smith’s three races in Paris. That includes the 100-and-200-meter backstroke and the 200-meter butterfly.
Just days before she competes in Paris, the Virginia sports betting apps operator DraftKings has Smith as the odds-on favorite to win gold in the 100-meter backstroke at -125 odds, ahead of Australian Kaylee McKeown (+140).
200M Backstroke (Women’s) Odds
| Swimmer (country) | Odds |
| Kaylee McKeown (AUS) | -185 |
| Regan Smith (USA) | +160 |
| Kylie Masse (CAN) | +1000 |
| Phoebe Bacon (USA) | +1400 |
| Jaclyn Barclay (AUS) | +2000 |
In the 200-meter backstroke, Smith’s odds of +160 rank second to McKeown, who is listed at -185, and ahead of Canadian Kylie Masse (+1000) and fellow American Phoebe Bacon (+1400). Once the 2024 Summer Olympics get underway, the US Olympic medal tracker at BetVirginia.com will help you keep tabs on the American team.
200M Butterfly (Women’s) Odds
| Swimmer (country) | Odds |
| Summer McIntosh (CAN) | -155 |
| Regan Smith (USA) | +150 |
| Yufei Zhang (CHN) | +800 |
| Elizabeth Dekkers (AUS) | +1000 |
| Alex Shackell (USA) | +2500 |
Finally, Smith’s odds in the 200-meter butterfly are +150. In that event, oddsmakers place her behind only ranking behind Canadian Summer McIntosh, who is listed at -155. Next come China’s Yufei Zhang (+800), Australian Elizabeth Dekkers (+1000) and American compatriot Alex Shackell (+2500).
Regardless of how she winds up performing, Smith will take to the pool in Paris later this summer with the eyes of America upon her, looking to bring home some hardware in 2024. If you have a betting eye turned toward the Olympics, take advantage of the best Virginia sportsbook promo codes when you sign up with any operator.
USA Today Network photo by Grace Hollars/IndyStar
Regan Smith FAQ
Regan Smith, the American swimmer, is 22 years old. She was born on February 9, 2002.
Regan Smith, the American competitive swimmer, is from Lakeville, Minnesota. She attended Stanford University in California.
Yes, Regan Smith qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. She qualified at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Smith is a world-class backstroke swimmer and a 3-time Olympic medalist (2 silver, 1 bronze).
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