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.”

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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Michael Phelps did not win $100,000 in Las Vegas

Phelps & Friends behind the scenes at Las Vegas’ Encore Beach Club.

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The USA Swimming National Team Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, Olympic Icon, 2008 4×100 free relay savior, against Flag Art (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The Best Swimmer Endorsement Deals

“Anthony Ervin’s Baby Tattoo Parlor” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Dave and Gary: Aaron Peirsol Ladies and Gentlemen

Aaron Peirsol? On our column? I know, it seems too good to be true. But it is!

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All-American Diver Laura Ryan Transferring to Georgia

As if the Georgia incoming class weren’t scary enough, they’ve now added probably the only piece that was missing from…

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Dear Katrina most inspirational moment

Dear Katrina, Who or what most inspired you at the pool for 2012 Olympic Games? As we watch the 2012…

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Day 8 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

The US Swim Team put an exclamation point on arguably the greatest Olympics ever.

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