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.”

14 Questions for 2014

2013 was our first Phelps-less year in a long while. Will the New Year bring a return of the iconic pre-race body-slaps?

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Friis To Stay In Baltimore Until Rio When Retirement Is Probable

In two separate interviews over the last 24 hours, with two Danish media outlets, distance specialist and Danish swimming star…

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2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: Romano, Schmitt Big Losses, But Bulldogs Still Loaded

With Megan Romano and Allison Schmitt gone, Shannon Vreeland will look to lead Georgia to another NCAA title. (Photo credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Allison Schmitt Out of Minneapolis Grand Prix

Allison Schmitt will instead focus on completing her studies at Georgia, and target to return to the Grand Prix Series in Austin in January.

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Minneapolis Grand Prix Psych Sheets Released

After a falling off a bit last summer, Allison Schmitt looks to regain her form and jump back to the top of the podium at first Grand Prix meet of the season in Minneapolis.

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Schmitt, Dwyer Headline Early Names for Minneapolis Grand Prix

The focus has been all about college swimming, but its time for the pros to get back in the water at the Minneapolis Grand Prix.

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USA Swimming Surpasses 400,000 Members in Record Year

Somewhere Michael Phelps is cheering! The Olympic icon’s goal has always been to grow the sport. Today USA Swimming reports that it has eclipsed more than 400,000 members and saw its largest year-round athlete membership growth in the organization’s history. (Image courtesy of USpresswire)

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Video Interview: Harvey Humphries, Coach at University of Georgia

Sr. Associate Head Coach Harvey Humphries talks about Georgia’s incredible 2013, replacing Megan Romano and Allison Schmitt, and coaching open water swimmers.

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USA Women Smashes 4×100 American Record in Finals

Missy Franklin, Megan Romano and Shannon Vreeland celebrate their win and new American Record in the women’s 4×100 free relay (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Allison Schmitt and Johnny Manziel Named SEC Athletes of the Year

Allison Schmitt has been named the SEC’s female athlete of the year. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Allison Schmitt Officially Out of the Meet, Drops 400 Freestyle

Olympic Medalist Allison Schmitt has decided to scratch the remainder of the US World Championship Trials this week after upsetting swims. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Franklin Breaks U.S. Open Record; She and Lochte Double on Night 2 of US Worlds Trials

Conor Dwyer (right) has been on fire since he began training with Bob Bowman (glasses). He comes into the 200 free final on Wednesday evening as the top seed. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US World Championship Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recaps

Ryan Lochte has a big day on Wednesday in Indy, with the 200 backstroke and the 200 free on his schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Male Sprinters Put on Top Performances in Morning 1 at 2013 US World Championship Trials.

In a shocking women’s 100 free prelim, Shannon Vreeland snuck in for the top seed with a lifetime best. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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