Allison Schmitt
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Allison Schmitt

Olympian 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020

Allison Schmitt pause on her swim cap for a meet
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  • 4

    GOLD

  • 3

    SILVER

  • 3

    BRONZE

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Allison Schmitt holds her fist up smiling from the pool
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Height

6'1"

Hometown

Canton, MI

Education

University of Georgia

  • Daughter of Ralph and Gail Schmitt. Has three sisters, Kirsten and twins, Kari and Sarah; and one brother, Derek.
  • Nicknamed “Schmitty”

  • lLoves working with children, is passionate about the mental health field and is planning on pursuing a career in mental health post swimming.

  • Pursing a masters in social work.

  • Hobbies include scrapbooking, photography and playing outdoor games and board games.

  • Four-time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016, 2020); ten-time Olympic medalist (4 golds, 3 silvers, 3 bronzes)
  • Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (4x200-meter freestyle relay), bronze (4x100-meter freestyle relay)
  • Olympic Games Rio 2016, gold (4x200 freestyle relay), silver (4x100 freestyle relay)
  • Olympic Games London 2012, gold (200 freestyle, 4x200 freestyle relay, 4x100 medley), silver (400 freestyle), bronze (4x100 freestyle relay)
  • Olympic Games Beijing 2008, bronze (4x200 freestyle relay), 9th (200 freestyle)
  • Only the seventh American swimmer to make four Olympic Teams
  • Most recent: 2019 – silver (4x100 freestyle relay, 4x200 freestyle relay), 14th (200 freestyle)
  • Years of Participation: Long Course – 2009, 2011, 2019
  • Medals: 5 (1 gold, 4 silvers)
  • Gold – 2011 (4x200 freestyle relay)
  • Silver – 2019 (4x100 freestyle relay, 4x200 freestyle relay); 2009 (200 freestyle, 4x200 freestyle)
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