Michelle Smith however, never proven. Michelle Smith, now more commonly referred to by her married name, Michelle de Bruin, is currently a practising barrister. Michelle Smith's father taught his daughters how to swim, and Smith was first spotted by a lifeguard in Tallaght swimming pool at age 9. He suggested that Smith's father enroll his daughter in a swimming club. Smith joined Terenure Swimming Club and trained under the tutelage of Larry Williamson. Smith won the Dublin and All-Ireland Community Games at aged 9. She then won ten gold medals at a novice competition. She enrolled in the King's Hospital Swimming Club
Irish Champion Hurdle most recent winner of the Leopardstown version to win the Champion Hurdle in the same season was Hurricane Fly in 2013. The Irish Champion Hurdle was sponsored by AIG Europe from 1993 to 2008, and by Toshiba in 2009 and 2010. The race has been sponsored by BHP Insurance since 2011 and is now part of the Dublin Racing Festival weekend. Most successful horse (5 wins): Most successful jockey (6 wins): Most successful trainer (6 wins): The 1995 running took place at Fairyhouse. Irish Champion Hurdle The Irish Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland