Teen Star Alex Shackell Breaks Down Sensational Summer With Social Kick Podcast
A standout for the legendary Carmel club and high school programs, high school star Alex Shackell recently paid a visit to the Social Kick Podcast to discuss her spectacular summer. Shackell left the Olympic Games in Paris with a pair of medals. She earned a gold medal in the 400-meter medley relay, where she handled the butterfly leg during the preliminary heats. She also secured a silver medal in the 800 freestyle relay, again thanks to her prelims efforts.
In the 200 butterfly, Shackell produced a sixth-place finish in the first Olympic final of her career. The 17-year-old figures to be a key contributor for Team USA into the future and has already garnered significant experience on the international stage. Prior to competing at the Olympic Games, Shackell was a member of the United States squad at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka…