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.”

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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2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, Day 1, Prelims Photo Vault

Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin arrives at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa.

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NBAC Takes Over Skyline Aquatics Center: 2014 Mesa Grand Prix Photo Vault

Conor Dwyer, Olympic swim star, soaks up the sun at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona.

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PHOTO VAULT: 2014 Mesa Grand Prix Day 0 Sights on Deck (Part 1)

The two comeback kids, Michael Phelps and, to a lesser extent, Allison Schmitt having fun on the side of the pool at the Mesa Grand Prix.

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Allison Schmitt Talks to ESPNW About Comeback of Her Own

Allison Schmitt is making a little comeback of her own, as she described in a journal on ESPN-W this week.

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