Key Takeaways
- The cause of his passing, according to unverified sources, was a fatal shooting.
- He had been a swimmer for 10 years.
- He won first place in the 200-yard breaststroke at St. Thomas during his freshman year.
Alex Smolecki, a dedicated swimmer and student at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, tragically passed away on February 26, 2025.
According to unverified sources, his d*ath was the result of a fatal shooting.
Alex, a member of the university’s swimming and diving team, was identified as the victim of this devastating incident. The details of the incident have yet to be confirmed.
In the wake of his passing, the community of Hickory Hills, Illinois, along with his friends, family, and the UWGB community, are mourning his loss.
A passionate swimmer for 10 years, Alex was best known for his love of the sport, particularly his skill in the breaststroke.
One of his favourite memories from his time at UWGB was attending the NIC competition with his roommates and brother.
Alex had an impressive swimming career at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, where he earned All-Conference honours, a 2020 Sectional Championship, and Academic All-State recognition. He also earned Honor Roll status every semester.
As a freshman in 2022-23, he made a strong impact, winning first place in the 200-yard breaststroke at St. Thomas and contributing to a 200-medley relay team that finished with a time of 1:34.05 against St. Norbert.
He also earned six points and placed 11th in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Horizon League Swimming & Diving Championships, with a time of 56.80.
In his sophomore year (2023-24), Alex continued to excel. He took second in the 100-yard breaststroke and third in the 200-yard breaststroke against St. Thomas.
He also placed fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke and third in the 200-yard breaststroke at the Wisconsin Showcase.
Furthermore, he competed against Valparaiso, earning second place in both the 100 and 200-yard breaststrokes, and claimed first in the 100-yard breaststroke against Northern Michigan.
Alex finished the season strong with a first-place finish in both the 100 and 200-yard breaststrokes against Milwaukee.
Before his passing, the 20-year-old was pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering as a junior. After graduation, he planned to move back home and start his career.
In July 2024, Alex completed an internship with United Airlines.
Sadly, he passed away, leaving behind a community that will forever remember his passion, dedication, and the bright future he had ahead of him.
Those who knew him will always cherish his legacy as an athlete and a student.
The impact of his life and contributions will never be forgotten.
Details for the funeral service and memorial will be shared soon by his family.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Born in 2004, Alex Smolecki was from Hickory Hills, Illinois, and was American by nationality.
