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.”

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)

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2012 Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invite Preview: Peirsol on the Mic

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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Phelps Wraps up GP Career on Saturday in Charlotte

On night 3 of the Ultraswim we saw a top 2012 time from Rebecca Soni and a coming out party for Katie Ledecky. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Berens and Soni Stun Crowds at UltraSwim Day 2

The swimming power-couple starred including a world-leader, and an upset of the Phelps-Lochte battle. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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10 Big Things for UltraSwim: Phelps Lightens His Load

And 9 other of the most intriguing stories for Charlotte (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Returns to Old Form in 400 IM in Indy

Don’t let his post-race expression fool you. This was an outstanding swim for Mr. Phelps. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Adrian Rips Suit; Lochte Swims Lifetime Best

Nathan Adrian swam through a ripped suit to win the 100 free, and Ryan Lochte swam a lifetime best. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Magnuson Breaks Lifetime Best in Columbus

Michael Phelps kicked off night 2 of the Columbus Grand Prix with a world-leading swim, but Christine Magnuson’s lifetime-best raised the most eyebrows.

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Phelps Turns Back the Clock to 2006

Check out what Phelps did on night 1 of the Columbus Grand Prix better than he’s done it in 6 years. (Photo courtesy ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012 Columbus Grand Prix Preview: Staab Returns to Pool

The Annual Columbus Grand Prix is never a huge meet on the Grand Prix schedule, but this year’s event will…

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Georgia Commit Annie Zhu Joins Allison Schmitt at NBAC

Annie Zhu and Allison Schmitt are becoming teammates. This is not news, as Zhu verbally committed to Georgia back in October, and…

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