Alec Smith

Alec Smith, born on September 16, 1992, established himself as a high-level athlete from a young age in Chesapeake, Virginia. He excelled in gymnastics for eight years and earned 21 varsity letters in high school across volleyball, track and field, and swimming and diving, including a state championship in volleyball during his senior year and three consecutive MVP honors in swimming and diving. This diverse athletic background provided a strong foundation for his future endeavors in competitive fitness. He is also the younger brother of Ben Smith, a CrossFit Games champion, and trains with his brothers Dane and Ben at CrossFit Krypton.

Smith gained prominence in the CrossFit community, qualifying for the CrossFit Games four times, twice as an individual competitor and once with the CrossFit Krypton team, achieving a second-place finish in 2019. In 2019, he publicly shared his personal journey in an emotional video, coming out as gay to his extensive Instagram followers and the wider CrossFit community. This act of courage fostered connection and support within the LGBTQ+ community. More recently, in 2024, Smith moved into the Grid League, signing with the Daytona Beach Venom, demonstrating his adaptability and continued pursuit of competitive athletic challenges. He has expressed plans to commit to the Las Vegas Venom for the 2025 season following the team’s relocation.

Beyond his competitive career, Smith works as a CrossFit coach at CrossFit Krypton and coordinates their CrossFit Kids program. He also coaches the boys’ gymnastics team at Gymstrada Gymnastic in Virginia Beach. Smith shares his fitness knowledge and training tips through his “Accessories with Alec” program. His athletic career includes notable achievements such as facing strongman Thor Bjornsson in a clean ladder at the 2017 WOW Stronger event in Iceland. Smith is engaged to Riley Hedstrom, and they are prioritizing starting a family.