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.”

Picks: An Upset Brewing in the Men’s 1500 Free

Full Name:	Allison Schmitt
Nickname(s):	Schmitty
Born:	June 07th, 1990
	Pittsburgh, PA
Nationality:	USA
Status:	Active

Allison Schmitt is a competitive swimmer who represents the United States internationally. She is a 4x Olympian, 10x Olympic medalist, and Olympic, world, and pan pacific champion. Background “200m freestyle” and “Allison Schmitt” are practically synonymous. The middle distance queen has won a total of 14 international medals, including nine gold. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Schmitt grew up with her parents and four siblings in Canton, Michigan. Initially, swimming was buried in the long list of other sports that comprised 9-year-old-Schmitt’s repertoire, but she remained dedicated and joined Ann Arbor Swim Club (AASC) at age 11. AASC became Club Wolverine in 2006, and Schmitt soon began training with Michael Phelps and his coach, Bob Bowman. While Schmitt attended Canton High School, her true potential began to show at a 2007 Junior National meet. After graduating in 2008, Schmitt moved with Bowman and Phelps to Baltimore, Maryland and trained at North Baltimore Aquatic Club. Schmitt made her Olympic debut that summer at the Beijing Games, swimming the 200m freestyle and the 800m freestyle relay. She placed ninth individually and helped her teammates (Natalie Coughlin, Caroline Burckle and Katie Hoff) to bronze medal and American record in the relay. NCAA Career Schmitt enrolled at the University of Georgia …

Picks: An Upset Brewing in the Men’s 1500 Free

Two have separated themselves in the men’s 1500, but youth could upset the whole thing. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Picks: Adrian Favored in 100, But Will Phelps Swim Finals?

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The Weekend that Was in Swimming

Garrett McCaffrey helps you sort through what happened on one of the busiest racing weekends of the year.

Schmitt reacts to her Record 1:55.04 200 Free

“Schmitt, relaxed & laughing on deck after her 53.9 100 free & 1:55.04 200 free.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

North Baltimore Headed Back to “the Springs” in Leadup to Trials

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Allison Schmitt Breaks U.S. Open Record in 200 Free at Longhorn Elite Invite

Allison Schmitt rocked her second US Open Record of 2012 in the 200 free in Austin (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Longhorn Elite Invite Day 2 Prelims: Schmitt, Franklin, Phelps Take Top Seeds

Allison Schmitt took the top seed in the 200 free

Feigen; Schmitt Make Big Statements in 100 Free On Night 1 in Austin

Jimmy Feigen was very fast in his home pool on Friday.

In Briefs: Prelims from Austin Elite Meet Day 1

Missy Franklin topped the 100 free prelim in Austin.

Last Dress Rehearsals before Trials

Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin will be in Austin, while Kosuke Kitajima and Stephanie Rice will be in Santa Clara. Some of the biggest names from this summer’s games are in action this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2012 Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invite Preview: Peirsol on the Mic

Missy Franklin will be among the swimmers opting for Austin over Santa Clara.

Coaching a 15 year old Phenom

Curl-Burke’s Yuri Suguiyama sits down with Garrett McCaffrey to talk about his superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky who, at 15, could be the youngest member of the 2012 US Olympic Team. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Sutton, Schmitt Favorites in 400 Free at Trials

The women’s 400 free will be one of the most competitive meets at the Trials (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

A Happy Homecoming for Ricky Berens

Give Garrett 5 minutes and he’ll catch you up on everything you need to know from the Charlotte UltraSwim, German Olympic Trials, and the CIF Central Coast High School Championships. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Katie Ledecky after 800 free at 2012 Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix

Ledecky Joins Class of Nation’s Elite in 800 Free to Wrap Charlotte

“A the Charlotte Grand Prix, 15-year old Curl Burke swimmer Katie Ledecky has gone from “great for her age” to a bona fide national star.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)