Allison Schmitt

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“Being a part of the 2012 Olympics 400m medley relay team. I knew the three other girls already had their world records, and I wanted to join the club.”

USA Swimming Names 111 Athletes to 2018-2019 National Team

Michael Andrew qualified for the 2018-2019 US National Team in all 4 strokes.

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2018 Pan Pacific Championships Day 3 Photo Vault

Swimming photography from Mike Lewis at the 2018 Pan Pacific Swimming Championship in Tokyo Japan

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2018 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Rikako Ikee comes in as the favorite in the women’s 100 fly on day 3 of the Pan Pacific Championships

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Katie McLaughlin Follows 200 Free Best Time With 1:55.47 Relay Split

Katie McLaughlin uncorked a very impressive 1:55.47 relay split for the Americans on the 800 free relay in Tokyo.

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2018 Pan Pacific Championships Day 2 Photo Vault

The action in Tokyo rolls on at day 2 of the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships.  We are fortunate to share…

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2018 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After an upset gold on day 1 in the 200 freestyle, Taylor Ruck will compete in both the 100 free and 100 back on day 2 in Tokyo.

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2018 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Japan’s Yui Ohashi is the heavy favorite for the women’s 400 IM victory, while World Champion Chase Kalisz battles Japanese Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino in the men’s race.

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2018 Pan Pacs: Dressel Set for 100 Free in Day 2 Prelims

Though Caeleb Dressel has already swum at this meet, taking on the 200 free prelims and helping the U.S. to bronze in the mixed medley relay, this is the first of his main events this meet.

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2018 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Chase Kalisz will compete in the men’s 400 IM on day 1 of the Pan Pacific Championships.

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Katie Ledecky Sets 200 Free Meet Record in First Swim of 2018 Pan Pacs

In her first race of the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships, Katie Ledecky lowered the meet record in 200 free prelims by over half a second.

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2018 Pan Pacs Previews: World Records at Risk in Women’s Relays

Australia (4×1 free) and the U.S. (4×1 medley) are already world record-holders, and the American 4×2 could also have a shot at a world record in Tokyo.

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2018 Pan Pacs Previews: Role Reversal For Ledecky In Women’s 200/400

Once the exciting young upstart looking to upset the world’s elite, Katie Ledecky is now the veteran presence looking to quell an uprising of young international talent in the women’s 200 free.

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Follow the 2018 U.S. Pan Pacs Team On Social Media

Follow Team USA during the 2018 Pan Pacific Championship on Twitter and Instagram.

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Olympic Medalist Emma McKeon Drops 200 Free From Pan Pacs

Australian Olympic bronze medalist in the 200m free will be dropping the event from her Pan Pacs line-up.

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USA Swimming Names 4 Captains for 2018 Pan Pacs

Nathan Adrian (above) was also a captain at the 2017 World Championships and 2016 Olympic Games.

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