Deborah C. "Deby" LaPlante (née Lansky, in second marriage Smith; born April 3, 1953) is a retired female track and field athlete from the United States, who competed in the hurdles event. She twice won a medal at the Pan American Games during her career. LaPlante set her personal best in the women's 100m hurdles event on June 16, 1979, clocking 12.86 in Walnut, California.

Deby LaPlante

Personal information
Birth name	Deborah C. Lansky
Full name	Deborah C. Smith
Born	April 3, 1953 (1953-04-03) (age 71) Trenton, Michigan, U.S.
Medal record Women's athletics Representing the  United States Pan American Games 1979 San Juan 100 m hurdles 1975 Mexico City 100 m hurdles

Deby was voted to the San Diego State Univ Hall of Fame. ^[1] Deby LaPlant Sweezey later competed in Masters Track and Field winning the 1995 World Masters Championship (W40) in the hurdles. ^[2] 1993 Deby held the Masters W40 World Record in the 80 meter hurdles. ^[3]