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.”

Breakdown of the FINA Best Athletes Awards Voting

Missy and Michael earned the honor, but how did the voting breakdown? (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012 Swammy Award: National Team/National Team Coach of the Year, USA

The Team: United States of America The Man: Frank Busch The Stars: Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, Matt Grevers,…

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SwimSwam College Power Rankings: Injury, Retirement Hurt Georgia’s Title Hopes

College Swimming News: “Georgia thoroughly handled Cal at their home invite a few weeks ago, however, they are battling some injuries…” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Wozny: Think Schmitty Thoughts – My First Time Trial

As I approached my first ever competition-like swim, I channeled my inner Schmitty. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Zhao, Pedersen and Kaneda break championship records while Lochte collects his 16th world short course championship Gold

Men’s 100 freestyle Earlier in the meet Vladimir Morozov broke the championships record in the 100 freestyle in the lead…

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Americans Swap Two Out For Women’s 400 Free Relay

Megan Romano scratched the 200 back to focus on a finals swim in the 400 free relay (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US TV Schedule For 2012 FINA Short Course World Championships

Swim News Press Release: Official TV Schedule for Universal Sports coverage of the 2012 FINA Short Course World Championships. (Swim Photo Credit: FINA)

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US Team Sets Off for Short Course Worlds Friday; Universal Sports to Air Taped Delay

Now that everyone in the US knows about Kevin Cordes, it’s time for the world to see him as the Americans begin departures for Turkey today. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Katie Ledecky Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures

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Matias Koski Wins Third Race of Meet; Pelton Breaks AR to Finish Georgia Fall Invitational

Georgia’s Matias Koski won his third distance event of the meet in Athens to close the fall invite. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cindy Tran Swims 3rd-Best 100 Back in History at UGA Invite Day 2

Cindy Tran swam the fastest in-season 100 backstroke we’ve ever seen in Athens on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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From Swim Fan to SwimSwam

Superstars like Elizabeth Beisel have inspired many to venture into competitive swimming; few of those began at age 23. Ashley Wozny begins her journey now. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Golden Goggles: Award Winners

The young girls–Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky–both won two awards each Monday night.

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Golden Goggles Red Carpet [Part 2]: The Juggernauts Come Out to Play

After two years of decorative lapel-adornments, Ryan Lochte has opted for a much cleaner look at this year’s event.

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Jackson Roach, Director USA National Junior Team shares plethora of information

Jackson talks with Katrina Radke about how to make USA National Junior Team, how this group has helped bridge the…

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