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Allison Schmitt

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Allison will be in the 200 freestyle and the 4x200 freestyle relay.

Stats:

  • CLUB: Club Wolverine (CW-MI)
  • DOB: Jun 7, 1990
  • HEIGHT: 6' 1" (185.4 cm)
  • HOMETOWN: Canton, Mich.
  • RESIDENCE: Canton, Mich.
  • BIRTHPLACE: Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • COACHED BY: Bob Bowman

Personal Notes:

  • High School: Canton HS '08
  • College: will swim for Women's Olympic Team head coach Jack Bauerle at Georgia as a freshman this fall
  • Parents: Ralph and Gail; father is a finance analyst and mother is an assistance project manager
  • Sibling(s): Older brother (Derek) swam for Ohio University; older sister (Kirsten) attended Florida; younger sisters (Kari and Sara) play many sports
  • Started Swimming: Age 10; "I followed my sister, Kristen. I thought about quitting, but stayed one more season and loved it."
  • Sports Played Before Swimming: Soccer, ballet, basketball, softball, and got equipment for hockey, but decided to swim instead
  • Nickname(s): Schmitty, Al, Allie
  • Hobbies Outside the Pool: Scrapbooking, taking pictures, playing outdoor games, playing board games
  • Ultimate Way to Relax: Watching a movie, getting a massage
  • Most Influential Person: Parents; "They are so supportive of my dreams and ambitions. They have given me so many opportunities to excel in life and have set a good example for me to follow."
  • Favorites:
    • Music: country
    • movie: comedies

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