Shelby Smith

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Sprints
Height:
5-10
Hometown:
Williamstown, W.Va.
Prev School:
Williamstown High School

Prep

Graduated from Williamstown High School
11-time state champion in West Virginia, including the 400, 4 x 200 and 4 x 400 as a freshman, the 100, 200, 400 and 4 x 200 as a sophomore, the 4 x 200 as a junior and the 200, 400 and 4 x 200 as a senior. She was the high point scorer at the 2023 state meet.
Helped her team earn four straight West Virginia state championships, including A in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and AA in 2025
Set school records in the 200 (24.99) and 400 (56.10)
Played soccer as a freshman, tallying a single-season school-record 39 goals

Personal

Daughter of Steven and Jennifer Smith
Birthday is Dec. 1
Plans to major in public health

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I love how the school emphasizes faith on every level and incorporates it into small everyday tasks.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always have the same breakfast on the day of meets, eggs and toast.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me the most. They are constantly doing things to be the best versions of themselves, and that has influenced me to always strive to be the best version of myself.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the 200m during the state track meet of my senior year. It was my very last high school race, and I hit a big PR.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
14, it has always been my club soccer number.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Chicken Alfredo is my all-time favorite meal. I also love brownies.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
TikTok

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Playing my guitar.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two Cockapoo dogs, Daisy and Molly.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

What is your favorite possession and why?
My eyelash curler, because I use it all the time.

What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Man In the Mirror” by Michael Jackson

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Anywhere there is a beach.