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.”

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Titmus Time In Women’s 200 Free

The women’s 200 free went from looking like a competitive field to a race for silver after what Ariarne Titmus did last month in Australia.

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Breaking Down the Biggest Races of the 2020 Olympic Games: Days 4-5

SwimSwam Co-Founders Braden Keith and Mel Stewart preview Days 4-5 of the Olympic Games, events such as both 800 free relays, W 200 free, and M 100 free

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USOPC Announces Historic 613 Person Roster for 2020 Olympic Games

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced a roster of 613 athletes who will be representing the US at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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2021 Olympic Media Day – Press Conference: Manuel, Schmitt, Dressel, Murphy

Team captains Simone Manuel, Allison Schmitt, Caeleb Dressel, and Ryan Murphy addressed topics such as leading Team USA and no fans in the stands in Tokyo. 

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Tokyo 2020 US Olympic Team Birthdays and Zodiac Signs

World Record holder, Caeleb Dressel is one of only two members of the US Olympic swimming roster that was born on a Friday.

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Dressel, Manuel, Murphy E Schmitt Nominati Capitani Team USA

Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel, Allison Schmitt e Simone Manuel sono stati annunciati come capitani della squadra degli Stati Uniti.

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Murphy, Dressel, Schmitt & Manuel Named 2020 USA Olympic Swimming Captains

Allison Schmitt will serve as a U.S. team captain for the second Olympics in a row, while Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel will be first-timers.

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More US Trials Awards: The Most Improved Olympians At Omaha 2021

Kate Douglass, Erika Brown, Patrick Callan, Natalie Hinds, Rhyan White, and Bryce Mefford came back for redemption in 2021, improving upon their 2016 swims.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Jack Bauerle, Georgia

When the dust settled on U.S. Olympic Trials, the University of Georgia led the way, both as an alma mater and training base for U.S. Olympic swimmers.

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Follow the 2020 U.S. Olympic Roster on Instagram and Twitter

Here is a complete list of each U.S. Olympic swimming athlete’s Instagram and Twitter usernames. Follow along as they prepare for Tokyo.

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2021 US Olympic Trials: Here’s a Look at the Final Olympic Roster

With the completion of wave II of the US Olympic Trials meet, the US Olympic Swimming Team for Tokyo is now finalized featuring 26 women and 23 men.

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USA proudly presents: Das olympische Schwimmteam 20201

Mit dem Abschluss der Wave II der US Olympic Trials steht nun das US Olympic Swimming Team für Tokio fest….

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Michael Andrew has a chance to become the third man in history under 1:55 in tonight’s final of the men’s 200 IM in Omaha.

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Day 6 U.S. Roster Update: Lazor, Mefford Punch Tickets, And A Flurry of Doubles

Night 6 of the U.S. Olympic Trials was a big one for athletes adding second events, opening the floodgates for the individual 2nd-place finishers.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 6 Finals Preview

Tonight will feature finals in the women’s 200 breast and 100 free and the men’s 200 back and 200 IM, and semis of the women’s 200 back and men’s 100 fly

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