Lia smith, middlebury college swimmer once inspired by the olympics, found dead after six. Middlebury college has confirmed that senior lia smith, 21, was found dead on oct 23 near the knoll, the school’s farm west of campus According to a statement from middlebury college president. She was reported missing by her father on october 19, 2025, and her body was found by the vermont state police in cornwall, vermont, on october 24, 2025. Former middlebury college diver lia smith has died at the age of 21 after last being seen on october 17th and reported as missing on october 19th.
The body of lia smith, 21, was discovered by vermont state police in a field near the knoll, the college’s. Her friends, family and community mourn, and remember her as a bright young woman who spoke on behalf of her community.
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