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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.”

Halfway Through, 28* Names for London

We’ve just passed the halfway mark of the meet, and we “unofficially” have 28 swimmers who have earned the right…

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Day 5 Prelims: Live Results, Recaps, and Analysis from Omaha

Jessica Hardy looked solid in the 100 free prelims, and is looking to stamp her first ticket to London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Races of Day 4 at US Trials: 6/29/12

Alyssa Anderson is one of 7 first-time Olympians awarded spots on Thursday evening. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Women’s 200 Free Semi’s Interviews

Allison Schmitt sets a new American Record, Missy Franklin finished 2nd, Lauren Purdue finished 4th and Alyssa Anderson will most likely join her sister on the Olympic Team.

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Phelps Makes it Two-Straight on Day 4; Clary Finally In

It’s unlikely that Day 4 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials will be able to live up to the awesomeness…

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Allison Schmitt Crushes American Record in Women’s 200 Free

Allison Schmitt took out the women’s 200 free just as hard as she did the 400 free. This time, however,…

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Day 4 Finals Preview Presented By Engine

Garrett and Braden preview the 4th finals session from the 2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials.

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Post Race Interviews: Women 200 Freestyle Semi-Finals [Videos]

Shannon Vreeland qualified 2nd for the 200 free final, and young guns Missy Franklin and Chelsea Chanault will be in the mix as well.

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Swims of the Day for 6/27: Day 2

Swim of the Day – Brendan Hansen, 100 breaststroke, 59.68 – Just a few years ago, the Americans were panicking about…

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Old But New, Sutton Makes First Olympic Team in Pool

Chloe Sutton talks about how she stays in a race when Schmitt goes out so hard (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dana Vollmer Wins Women’s 100 Fly Final; Coughlin 7th

Last summer, when Tim Binning took this picture, these two were just great young swimmers. Fast forward a year, and it’s game-on (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Soni, Larson Break Olympic Trials Record; Ledecky Number Two Seed

Be sure to Check out our Olympic Trials Page for full coverage. Day 2 prelims are underway from the CenturyLink…

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Exclusive Interview with Bob Bowman

Garrett catches up with Bob less than a week out from the 2012 US Olympic Trials.

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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)

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

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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