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.”

2015 Winter Nationals: 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 …

2015 Winter Nationals: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the second day of the 2015 U.S. Winter National Championships in Federal Way, Washington.

Allison Schmitt is in a great place (Video)

North Baltimore’s Allison Schmitt took it out and controlled the race from the first turn

2015 Winter Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the second day of the 2015 AT&T US Winter National Championships in Federal Way, Washington.

2015 U.S. Winter Nationals: Race Videos from Day One

Watch Conor Dwyer’s 400 free and the rest of the races from Day One Finals of U.S. Winter Nationals.

2015 US Winter Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the first day of the 2015 AT&T US Winter National Championships in Federal Way, Washington.

Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #1 Schmitt’s Perseverance Award

Allison Schmitt won the Perseverance Award at the Golden Goggles.

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Michael Phelps’ fiancee Nicole Johnson reveals a perfect baby bump in her elegantly fitted navy dress at the 2016 Golden Goggles reports E! Entertainment News.

Allison Schmitt speaks on Adizero XVI (Video Interview)

“I’m very excited to race in this suit leading up to Rio”

Franklin, Phelps, Adrian to Swim at US Winter Nats; NBC to Tape Delay

USA Swimming has announced that Michael Phelps (above) will race at the special long course edition of the United States’ Winter National Championships along with at least 5 other Olympic gold medalists.

Allison Schmitt Honored With Golden Goggles Perseverance Award (Video)

Allison Schmitt was honored at the Golden Goggle Awards with the Perseverance Award.

2015 Golden Goggle Awards Live Recap

Follow along as we bring you live updates of the 2015 Golden Goggle Awards.

Adidas Launches Cutting-Edge adizero XVI – Video Exclusive

Tonight adidas unveiled its cutting-edge adizero XVI, combining intelligent materials and intuitive fit to be its fastest swimsuit ever.

Adidas Swim – Back with the AdiZero XVI

Adidas Swim launches the new AdiZero XVI in Munich

Adidas Signs Young Aussie Sprinter Kyle Chalmers

17-year-old Australian sprinter Kyle Chalmers is adidas Swim’s newest athlete.

2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Chase Kalisz went head-to-head with North Baltimore teammate Michael Phelps, roaring home on the last 50 to win this morning’s 200m IM in 2:02.42.