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.”

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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 …

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Allison Schmitt Swims 2nd-Fastest 200 Yard Free in History at American SC Champs

Allison Schmitt of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club swam the 2nd-fastest 200 yard free in history on Friday at the American Short Course Championships.

Allison Schmitt goes 4:32.08 in 500 free to top day 1 finals at American Short Course Championships

Schmitt moves to #5 all-time in the event with a new lifetime-best, displacing last year’s NCAA champ Brittany MacLean.

Cal women smash American, US Open, NCAA records in 800 free relay with 1:40 anchor from Missy Franklin

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Aquatic Super Series Mayhem: Allison Schmitt Is Out, Melanie Margalis Is In For Team USA

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