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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.”

2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

2015 ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES MINNEAPOLIS Thursday, November 12th – Saturday, November 14th University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota…

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

22-time Olympic medalist and Comeback King, Michael Phelps, is tonight’s 4th seed in the men’s 100 fly after touching simultaneously with MIchael Andrew (53.70) in this morning’s prelims.

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Golden Goggles Voting Update: Jaeger Leads Phelps By 1% For Race of the Year

Men’s race of the year continues to be the tightest battle, with Connor Jaeger and Michael Phelps separated by just 1 percent. Interestingly, Phelps has 2 nominations for race of the year, which may be spreading his votes.

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3 Olympians Building Champions in Colorado Springs Tomorrow

The Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic led by Josh Davis will be building swim champions at Cheyenne Mountain High School Pool in Colorado Springs, CO today from 1-5pm featuring Gold Medalists Allison Schmitt and Conor Dwyer.

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Golden Goggles Voting Update: Jaeger, Phelps Down To Wire For Male Race of Year

The race of the ballot right now is men’s race of the year, in which Connor Jaeger still narrowly leads Michael Phelps in voting by a single percentage point.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #3 Allison Schmitt-Inspired Meme

#10 With around 1400 swimmers qualified and 245 days to go, the attention on the Olympic Trials is starting to…

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Golden Goggles Voting Update: Jaeger Leading Race Of The Year

Voting for USA Swimming’s Golden Goggle Awards has been open for just over a week now, and the front-runners are starting to become clear. One race that isn’t so clear, though, is Male Race of the Year, where surprise leader Connor Jaeger sits above Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Jordan Wilimovsky.

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The Official SwimSwam Ballot For the 2015 Golden Goggle Awards

Based on SwimSwam’s votes, Katie Ledecky should be coming home from the Golden Goggles Awards with some new pieces of shiny eye-wear after another season in which she was basically unbeatable internationally.

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David Marsh, Bob Bowman Named Head Coaches Of 2016 US Olympic Team

With 291 days remaining before the start of the 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and 330 days before the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, USA Swimming has officially named the 2016 US Olympic staff.

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Arizona St. Completing Renovations on Swimming Pool, Lobby to Begin Bowman Era

Bob Bowman traded in his NBAC red for Arizona State maroon this month as he officially made the move to Tempe, Arizona.

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Video: Phelps & Schmitt Smile…..A Lot

Training partners and best buds, Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt, discuss their unique friendship and what’s in store for the upcoming year.

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American Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay From Pan Ams Faster Than Worlds

After a top notch showing by the American women at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, a question was raised as to whether the worlds team would be able to better their relay results, and after both competitions have concluded, the Pan Am team is still on top.

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2015 U.S. Nationals – Day Five Finals Photo Vault

Jacob Pebley was crowned National Champion in men’s 200m backstroke on Day Five of U.S. National Championships in San Antonio, Texas.

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2015 U.S. Nationals: Phelps In 200 Breast Final; No Other Scratches

Michael Phelps will contest his fourth final –the 200m breast– on Day Five of 2015 U.S. National Championships in San Antonio, Texas.

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2015 US Nationals: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

In that men’s 200 breast, we’ll see Michael Phelps. After a stellar meet, putting up the world’s fastest times in the 100 fly, 200 fly, and 200 I.M., it should be fun to watch him challenge an off event.

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