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.”

USA Swimming Confirms Michael Phelps’ Comeback at Mesa Grand Prix

Michael Phelps is targeting the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix as his return to competitive swimming.

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Tickets now on sale for Charlotte Grand Prix, Lochte, Agnel, Schmitt highlight early entries

Ryan Lochte plans to make Charlotte’s Grand Prix one of the next stops on his comeback tour, where he’ll compete alongside French superstar Yannick Agnel and American freestyler Allison Schmitt, among many others.

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Video: Missy Franklin Has Fire To Swim More 500 Freestyles

The women’s 500 free was the race of the night, Missy Franklin’s first NCAA Championship final. Expectations were huge for…

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14-Year Old Swimmer Michael Andrew Signs Second Endorsement Deal

Michael Andrew is one of 7 swimmers of whom Mutual of Omaha announced a sponsorship on Tuesday.

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Michael Phelps’ Coach Bob Bowman Assembles Swimming Dream Team, Gold Medal Minute Video

Bob Bowman’s North Baltimore Aquatic Club (NBAC) may be the greatest swim club ever assembled.

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Agnel Has Found A Home In Baltimore

Agnel seems to have found a home in Baltimore, even though he does miss his family, friends and of course french cuisine…

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Allison Schmitt talks comeback, NBAC practices

Allison Schmitt won the 200 free at the Austin Grand Prix. Here she talks to SwimSwam about her return to the pool.

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Race Video: Schmitt tops Ledecky in 200 Free in Austin, 1:57.71

In a battle of US Olympians, it was Allison Schmitt who triumphed over Katie Ledecky in the 200 freestyle.

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Schmitt Scratches 400 Free on Day 1 of Austin Grand Prix

Allison Schmitt doesn’t has one entry left on the 1st day of the 2014 Austin Grand Prix.

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Links, Storylines, and Preview for 2014 Austin Grand Prix

Conor Dwyer is swimming a less-usual set of 200’s at the Austin Grand Prix.

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Austin Grand Prix Psych Sheets; Lochte Entered But Won’t Swim

Olympian Natalie Coughlin will be among the headliners of a loaded women’s sprint field.

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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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