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.”

Charlotte Grand Prix Day 2 Prelims Photo Vault

SwimMAC and the entire Mecklenburg Aquatic Center crew are stepping up as usual to make this year’s USA Swimming Arena…

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2014 Charlotte Grand Prix: Hosszu with two top seeds, Kalisz vs Clary in 400 IM set up after day 2 prelims

Michael Phelps took the second seed in the 100 fly on Friday morning, and will be fresher at night after scratching the 200 free, where he finished 8th.

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2014 Charlotte Grand Prix: Links, storylines and more in your official SwimSwam preview

The Charlotte stop of the Arena Grand Prix Circuit is still packed to the brim with big names, including Michael Phelps making the second appearance of his comeback tour.

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NBAC Swimmers Phelps, Agnel, Kalisz Entered in Charlotte Grand Prix; Psych Sheets Posted

Michael Phelps will be swimming two races at his second meet back from retirement in Charlotte, and will be joined by the bulk of his NBAC teammates.

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Phelps, Lochte, Romano and Schmitt Headline the Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte

Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Maryland), Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Florida) and Allison Schmitt (Canton, Michigan), who have combined to win 39 career Olympic medals, are expected to headline next week’s Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte.

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Sign on – Mesa Grand Prix Autography Line Time Lapse

One of the beautiful things about our sport is access. In a world where many of the top athletes have…

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What’s To Come For The Comeback Kids

The Mesa Grand Prix was just a preview of what’s to come for the summer. With some of the best in the pool returning to action this weekend, we’re in for an exciting 2014.

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Race Video: Becca Mann Win 200 Butterfly, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner

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2014 Arena Grand Prix – Day 3 Finals – Photo Vault

Anthony Ervin, Olympic Champion, at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, AZ.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix-Prelims Recap Day 3: Katie Hoff Blows Away The Field In 200 IM On A Windy Morning In Mesa

With a Michael Phelps-less heat sheet for Saturday morning, there will still be plenty of exciting and even interesting swimming to go around.

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Ledecky Wins 200 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix, Video Interview

The defending Olympic Champion Allison Schmitt fought to the end with Katie Ledecky in the finals of the women’s 200 freestyle, but didn’t have enough in the end. Katie Ledecky posted a time of 1:56.27.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap

While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.

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Photo Vault, Day 2 – All Around the Pool at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix Mesa

Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these great swimming photos. (Featured Image: Michael Phelps)

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Natalie Coughlin 100 Free Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

Veteran swim star Natalie Coughlin kicked off the women’s 100m freestyle with a strong start, leading the field to the wall in 26.16 – very similar to how she paced her prelims swim.

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2014 Arena Mesa Grand Prix: The Comeback Kids

With all times, yards, and numbers aside, swimming for these three veterans looked like it all came down to fun.

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