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.”

Allison Schmitt Wins Team USA’s First Gold, Breaks 36-Year Old Record

Allison Schmitt has broken a legendary Sippy Woodhead Pan American Games Record in the 200 meter freestyle.

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Toronto 2015 Pan American Games: Day Two Prelims Live Recap

In the women’s 200m freestyle American Allison Schmitt looks like a definite lock for gold. She’s been under the Pan Am Games record multiple times this year and has the experience to be much faster than any one else in the field.

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Photo Vault: Toronto 2015 Pan American Games Day Two Prelims

All photos are courtesy of Chris Tanouye. To see more of his work visit www.Christanouye.com

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2015 Toronto Pan Am Games: Day Two Prelims Preview

Canada’s Kierra Smith (above) was the 2015 NCAA Champ in the 200 breast. She’s the top seed in the event at Pan Ams, and will swim in heat 2, lane 4 tomorrow morning.

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Team Canada And Team USA Both In A Position To Top The Pan Am Medals Table

Countries like Brazil and the United States are powerhouses when it comes to swimming, but at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games, Team Canada looks as though they have plenty of potential to top the medal table.

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The Swim-Avengers – Earth’s Mightiest Swimmers

First we saw 10 Olympians as some of the greatest Superheroes of all time, and if you thought that was all you were going to get, think again. Check out the Avengers of Planet Swim…

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3 Steps to Becoming a Thoughtful and Conscious Swimmer

More thoughtful swimmers are those that focus on the little things which will ultimately cultivate in reaching their full potential.

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Exclusive: Australia’s Daniel Tranter Will Accompany Bowman in Move to Tempe

Australian National Champion, Daniel Tranter is another swimmer joining Bowman’s clan in Tempe.

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WATCH: Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith Dominate 400 Free Final

Watch the women’s 400 freestyle final at 2016 US Olympic Trials

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6 Storylines to Watch, all the links you need for the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara

It’s been a long layoff for Missy Franklin since an explosive NCAA Championships, but the Olympic champ will make her professional debut in Santa Clara this week.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Allison Schmitt Opens Up About Post-London Depression

Five-time Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt opens up on the subject of her post-Olympic depression and encourages others not to be afraid to seek help.

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Top Seed in 200 Breaststroke, Thiago Pereira, Scratches Day 3 Of Arena Pro Swim Charlotte

The highest scratch of the day comes from Thiago Pereira in the 200 breaststroke. He posted the fastest time of the…

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the second night of finals at the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte.

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Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Natalie Coughlin Headline Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte

Nathan Adrian, Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps are among the nearly 20 Olympic medalists expected to highlight the field for the May 14-17 Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte.

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