For the first time, Allison Schmitt is experiencing the Olympics as a fan. The 10-time medalist — including four gold wins and an unbroken record in the 200-meter freestyle — is in Paris for the 2024 ...

A future Olympic gold medalist was once the slowest kid in the pool. “I hated swimming,” Allison Schmitt tells USA TODAY Sports. Schmitt wasn’t even 10, and she was ready to quit. Why she didn’t, why ...

Olympic champion Allison Schmitt is engaged. The four-time Olympian announced her engagement to Gavin Walker on social media on Monday. “Cheers to planning our most special day of 2025,” she said.

TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 29: Allison Schmitt of Team United States cheer on teammate Katie Ledecky during the Women's 4X200 meter freestyle relay final on day six of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. American and former Georgia swimmer Allison Schmitt won the gold medal in the women ...

Allison Schmitt is a mainstay around the pool deck at big events, but after making four Olympic teams, she was at Lucas Oil Stadium in a different capacity. “I love the adrenaline and the lights and ...

U.S. Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month's Summer Games in Paris, two former gold medalists told a House subcommittee ...

. Hundreds of supports showed up with red, white and blue signs and banners welcoming Schmitt who arrived via police escort to the Canton Community Hometown Olympic Celebration held at the Fresh off ...

Body image and awareness has been a major issue in the sport of swimming for decades, but as athletes are staying in the sport longer, there is another layer – especially for female swimmers. With ...