Allison Schmitt

View Allison Schmitt's Biography

“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.”

Combined Results from Pro Swim Series and Longhorn Elite Invite

Because the top swimmers in the nation are spread out this weekend, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 Americans in each race across all 3 meets to compare where the swimmers are at as they head towards Trials.

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5 Big Things from Day 2 of the 2016 Longhorn Elite Invite

Chase Kalisz churned out a 4:11.51 in the 400 IM tonight, moving himself up to 4th in this year’s World Rankings. His previous season best was a 4:14.64 from Arena Pro Swim in Austin.

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Leah Smith’s 4:03.33 Makes Her 4th Fastest American Ever in 400 Free

2016 ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES AT INDIANAPOLIS Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5, 2016 IUPUI Natatorium / Indianapolis, IN…

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2016 Longhorn Elite Invitational: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Allison Schmitt outswam Missy Franklin for the win the in 200 free tonight in Austin.

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Race Videos: 2016 Longhorn Elite Invite Day One

Watch Singapore’s Rio-bound Joseph Schooling edge out Michael Phelps for the 100 fly win, along with the rest of the action from Friday night.

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2016 Longhorn Elite Invite: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

On day 2 of the Longhorn Elite Invite, Michael Phelps will swim the 200 freestyle in an attempt to put up a time fast enough for him to get a spot on the 4×200 free relay in Rio without having to swim the race at trials.

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Five Big Things From Day 1 At The Longhorn Elite Invite

Michael Phelps had a strong day one in Austin, winning the 100 free and finishing runner-up in the 100 fly.

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2016 Longhorn Elite Invite: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

David Nolan comes into the first finals session as the top seed in both the 100 free and 100 fly.

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2016 Longhorn Elite Invite: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Today marks the start of the 2016 Longhorn Elite Invite, which will serve as a final tuneup for some of the nation’s best ahead of Olympic Trials. Michael Phelps is entered in both the 100 free and 100 fly this morning.

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5 Races To Watch At The 2016 Longhorn Elite Invite

Michael Phelps is the poster child for versatile athletes who can contribute to national free relays without being a pure sprint freestyler – and he’s not the only member of that group racing the 100 free in Austin.

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Michael Phelps Will Swim 4 Races At Final Olympic Trials Tuneup

2016 Longhorn Elite Invite June 3rd-5th, 2016 Austin, Texas (University of Texas Jamail Swim Center) Prelims start at 9:30 AM,…

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U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Ledecky & Co. Lead Women’s 400 Free

Katie Ledecky is expected to dominate in the 400 Freestyle at Olympic Trials this summer.

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30th Anniversary Of Top Gun Is Our Excuse To Give Swimmers Nicknames

If Michael Phelps were a fighter pilot in the movie ‘Top Gun’, what would he use as his call sign?

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Michael Phelps Goes Live From Car, Plane On Way To Colorado Springs

Michael Phelps went live on his Facebook account as he drove to the airport to fly back to Colorado Springs for a few weeks.

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A meal with Olympic Champion Michael Phelps (Video)

Spend nearly 30 minutes with Olympic Champion Michael Phelps relaxing at his home before a meal.

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