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.”

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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30 Coaches Share $330,000 in Coaches Incentive Program

Dave Salo is one of thirty coaches awarded in USA Swimming’s Coach Incentive Program. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ladies and Gentlemen: Kaitlin. Sandeno.

For once this is a good column, we promise. Now, if only we could get Kaitlin Sandeno to do our jobs for us every week.

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The Chloe Sutton Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Missy Franklin Photos on the set of Pretty Little Liars

Missy Franklin on the set of “Pretty Little Liars” with star Shay Mitchell (Swim Photo Credit: SM)

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ACC Wrapup: Georgia Tech Men Hang Tough Against Georgia, Bulldog Women Roll

The Georgia men, on the strength of clutch performances from their young swimmers like Jared Markham (above), battled back against Georgia Tech. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards

Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Schmitt, Lochte Headline 2012 US SC World Championships Team

Ryan Lochte is one of 43 athletes who will represent the U.S. at the World Championships in December. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The American Swimming Team, Natalie Coughlin and You

Swim News: How would you rate Natalie Coughlin’s Olympic year? (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Bob Bowman to Join British Performance Review

As Michael Phelps walks away from the flashbulbs, Bob Bowman has already learned his first assignment as a part of the TSE Consulting group. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Allison Schmitt Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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