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.”

2013 US Trials Previews: Ledecky Improving, Can She Make a Run at Franklin?

Allison Schmitt (above) is the Olympic Champion, but Katie Ledecky is coming on very fast in this 200 free. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Megan Romano, Chinese Swimmers Training at NBAC

Megan Romano (above) joins a very crowded North Baltimore Aquatic Club this summer to prepare for the World Championship Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Georgia Hangs NCAA Championship Banner in Gabrielsen Natatorium

Georgia assistant Stefanie Williams Tweeted out this picture on Wednesday of the new addition to Georgia’s Gabrielsen Natatorium.

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US Worlds Trials Previews: Three Potential Medalists, Only Two Spots in Women’s 400 Free

Olympians Allison Schmitt (left) and Chloe Sutton (right) were both in the top 5 in the world last year, but will someone get left out in favor of fast-rising Katie Ledecky? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault, Day 1

Photographer Bill Collins covers the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo Credit: Bill Collins)

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L’Equipe: Yannick Agnel to Train with Bob Bowman

France’s L’equipe has gotten a jump on a planned Yannick Agnel press conference on Wednesday. After the French Federation announced late…

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Beisel Recaps Schmitt, Schmitt Recaps Beisel – Video Interview

2013 Charlotte Ultraswim as reported by SwimSwam contributor Mitch Bowmile.  Women’s 200 freestyle On the woman’s side the 200m freestyle was all…

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Chase Kalisz Rips 4:15.66 400 IM, Hardy Breaks Breast Meet Record

“A new NBAC star seems to be emerging out of Michael Phelps’ shadow with the likes of Chase Kalisz. Kalisz dominated the 400 IM tonight with a meet record time of 4:15.66 which was almost eight seconds faster than second place finisher Ryan Harty.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Men’s 200 Free Final Thick With Olympians on Day 2 of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim GP

Michigan’s Connor Jaeger is on a roll at the UltraSwim, and took the top seed in an incredible field of the 200 free on Friday from Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Georgia’s Allison Schmitt Wins Honda Award for Swimming

Georgia senior Allison Schmitt was recognized with the Honda Sports Award for swimming as the nation’s top female swimmer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Stephanie Peacock To Make Return at Charlotte Grand Prix

North Carolina swimmer Stephanie Peacock, who missed the NCAA Championships, will be back in elite racing next month in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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SwimSwam Parent Cam @ the 2013 Women’s NCAA Championships

Garrett McCaffrey talks with the parents of some of the top swimmers at Women’s NCAAs. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Megan Romano Splits 46.25 to Anchor U.S. Open Record in 400 Free Relay; Zona Gets American Record

Yes: Megan Romano is as fierce as she looks in this picture. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Georgia Women Break Records to Win NCAA Championship; Cal 2nd; Tennessee 3rd

The lead was Georgia’s, and the expectation was for a title, but you know that Allison Schmitt kept the mood light in Indy as Georgia took #5 (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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