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.”

2020 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Full Name:	Allison Schmitt
Nickname(s):	Schmitty
Born:	June 07th, 1990
	Pittsburgh, PA
Nationality:	USA
Status:	Active

Allison Schmitt is a competitive swimmer who represents the United States internationally. She is a 4x Olympian, 10x Olympic medalist, and Olympic, world, and pan pacific champion. Background “200m freestyle” and “Allison Schmitt” are practically synonymous. The middle distance queen has won a total of 14 international medals, including nine gold. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Schmitt grew up with her parents and four siblings in Canton, Michigan. Initially, swimming was buried in the long list of other sports that comprised 9-year-old-Schmitt’s repertoire, but she remained dedicated and joined Ann Arbor Swim Club (AASC) at age 11. AASC became Club Wolverine in 2006, and Schmitt soon began training with Michael Phelps and his coach, Bob Bowman. While Schmitt attended Canton High School, her true potential began to show at a 2007 Junior National meet. After graduating in 2008, Schmitt moved with Bowman and Phelps to Baltimore, Maryland and trained at North Baltimore Aquatic Club. Schmitt made her Olympic debut that summer at the Beijing Games, swimming the 200m freestyle and the 800m freestyle relay. She placed ninth individually and helped her teammates (Natalie Coughlin, Caroline Burckle and Katie Hoff) to bronze medal and American record in the relay. NCAA Career Schmitt enrolled at the University of Georgia …

2020 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Regan Smith is set to swim a double: the 200 free and 100 fly. The 200 free field includes Olympic champions Manuel, Oleksiak, and Schmitt.

Allison Schmitt Wins Knoxville With 1:56.01, Her Best In-Season Swim Since 2012

Schmitt’s time of 1:56.01 represented her fastest in-season performance in this event since 2012, which led up to her Olympic gold medal performance.

2020 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

This morning, the 200 free, 100 breast, 100 fly, and 400 IM will be contested at the first prelims session of the 2020 Pro Swim Series- Knoxville.

Here Are the 10 Swimmers Who Impressed Us Most Last Weekend

After dropping a 58.63 in the 100 back at the U.S. Open, beating Regan Smith in the process, we will be hearing a lot more about Phoebe Bacon.

Allison Schmitt is Feeling Wise in her 4th Olympic Cycle (Video)

In the championship final, Allison Schmitt established the pace early on and held off a strong finish from Siobhan Haughey to secure the victory

Watch: Bacon Upsets Smith, Huske Upsets Dahlia; All US Open Night 3 Race Videos

Teen Torri Huske upset Kelsi Dahlia in a tight 100 fly final while Phoebe Bacon upset world record-holder Regan Smith in the 100 back. Watch the races here.

2019 US Open Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Andrew Wilson of Athens Bulldog Swim Club broke the U.S. Open meet record in the 100 breast in prelims with 59.28.

2019 US Open Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

American record-holder Simone Manuel is top seed in the women’s 50 free on Day 2 at 2019 U.S. Open Championships.

5 Women’s Races To Watch At Swimming’s 2019 U.S. Open

12 of last year’s top 13 Americans are entered in the 400 IM this week in Atlanta. That includes 17-year-old national champ Emma Weyant & star Katie Ledecky.

Bob Bowman Describes First Olympic Year Without Phelps Since Pre-2000 (Video)

ASU Head Coach Bob Bowman guided the career of Michael Phelps through 5 Olympic Games. 2020 will be his first Olympic year since 2000 without Phelps.

2019 Pro Swim Series – Greensboro: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky headlines both the 200 free and 400 IM while Carson Foster and Luca Urlando will chase down Zane Grothe and Ryan Lochte in the men’s 200 free.

Allison Schmitt Receives $12000 Grant Through Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation

4-time Olympic gold medalist Allison Schmitt has become the 11th athlete to receive a grant through the Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation.

2019 Pro Swim Series – Greensboro: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Hali Flickinger is scheduled to swim all 3 women’s events on the meet lineup Thursday: the 200 free, 200 back, and 400 IM.

Women’s 200 Free Sets Up as Highlight on Day 3 in Greensboro (HEAT SHEETS)

The women’s 200 free will feature a collision between Stanford training partners Katie Ledecky, who won the 400 free on Thursday, and Simone Manuel, who won the 100.

Allison Schmitt Posts Time Faster Than 2019 World Champs Lead-Off in 100 Free

Allison Schmitt clocks 54.41 in the 100 LCM freestyle, faster than the lead-off leg at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, Korea earlier this summer.