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Allison Schmitt won her first gold Tuesday in dominating fashion. Even then, she wasn't the biggest name in the pool.

Natalie Coughlin was held out of the 4x100 final in a "tough" decision by coaches. But by swimming in the preliminary race and sharing the bronze, she joined Dara Torres and Jenny Thompson as the most decorated female U.S. Olympians.

The past four years have been a roller-coaster ride of emotions for Jessica Hardy, but on Satrurday night, she had nothing but gratitude after earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.

As Amanda Beard took one step closer Friday to reaching her fifth Olympic team, Bonnie D. Ford takes a look at the swimmer's evolution, in and out of the pool.

Janet Evans dove into Tuesday's 400 free prelims knowing she had no chance to make the Olympic team, or even come close to advancing to the final, but that didn't stop the crowd from showing appreciation for a swimmer who doesn't need to be announced.

The woman who could become the first American athlete to medal in an individual sport in five straight Games is not your typical Olympian. Meet Kim Rhode.

Since she took her comeback to a new level by qualifying for the U.S. Olympic trials, Janet Evans' life has been a bit of a whirlwind. But, knowing this will be the final chapter of her competitive life, the swimmer wouldn't have it any other way.

Some may think it is implausible for Janet Evans to earn a spot in the 2012 Olympics. But considering her drive and the United States' history in long-distance events, the idea may not be so crazy.