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.”

American Women Take Down 4×100 Medley World Record

Franklin, Soni, Vollmer and Schmitt finish the meet off for the American women with speed

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Schmitt to Anchor American 400 Medley Relay

The Americans have chosen Allison Schmitt to anchor their finals medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Final Olympic Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

4 races left in the swimming at the 2012 Olympics. (Photo Courtesy © Jesse Stipek)

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World Record Prospects for American Medley Relays

Can a confident Rebecca Soni lead the American women to a World Record on Saturday? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPicturs.com)

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US Plays it Safe with Women’s Prelims Medley Relay

Butterflier Claire Donahue revealed the makeup of the Americans’ 400 medley relay from prelims via Twitter. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Tuesday Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Will Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympian of all time tonight? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Day 3 Olympic Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin both win Gold and carry on a strong tradition of USA backstroke dominance. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

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Phelps 5th in 200 Fly; Shiwen Ye Warns of More Records in 200 IM

Michael Phelps began his quest for a third-straight gold medal in the 200 fly Monday morning, but the Austrian Jukic outshone him (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day 2 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Ryan Lochte was unable to hold off Yannick Agnel and it was sweet revenge for the French in the 4×100 Free Relay. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)

The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)

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Day 2 Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Can Kosuke Kitajima win the 100 Breaststroke for the 3rd straight Olympics? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd

Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day 1 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Spolier alert: If you’re waiting to watch the NBC broadcast on delay, you should wait to watch this video too. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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