Florida Atlantic University Athletics
2025-26 Swimming & Diving Roster
Roster
Smith, Payne
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Payne Smith
- Height:
- 6-5
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Washington, Ill.
- High School:
- Washington Community
- Major:
- Business Administration
Bio
Career Accolades
- 2022-23 CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
- 2022-23 CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal
- 50 Free – 20.88 at 2024 ASUN Championships (2/21/24)
- 100 Free – 45.55 at 2024 Patriot Invitational (11/23/24)
- 200 Free – 1:41.38 at 2024 Patriot Invitational (11/22/24)
- 100 Breast – 1:01.84 at 2024 ASUN Championships (2/24/24)
- 100 Fly – 53.04 at the 2024 Patriot Invitational (11/22/24)
- Took fifth place in the 50 free (22.32) in a tri-meet featuring Nova Southeastern/Barry/FAU
- Had a pair of fifth place finishes in the 50 free (22.06) and 200 free (1:44.92) versus Keiser
- Finished tenth at the Patriot Invitational in the 100 free (45.55)
- Stepped up at the ASUN Championships scoring points in both diving events, helping the team to a runners-up finish
- Finished in sixth place in the 200 free (1:45.41) versus Indian River
- Took second place in the 50 free (22.15) at Florida Gulf Coast
- Swam to sixth place in the 50 free (21.90) against Keiser
- Began collegiate career with a third-place finish in the 50 free (21.75) against Indian River
- Impressed with a third-place finish in the 100 fly (55.43) at the Patriot Invitational
- Finished in fourth place in the 100 free (47.87) against Florida
- Swam for Washington Community High School under head coach Tom Smith
- Born on October 4, 2003 in Peoria, IL.
- Majoring in Business Administration
- Goal is to finish his degree and chase excellent grades and titles during college years
- Son of Tom and Julie Smith
- Hobbies include swimming, fishing, and spending time with family
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