UGA's Allison Schmitt Takes Home Gold

Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt has spent the week collecting medals. And on Tuesday, she added gold to her collection.

The 22-year-old from Canton, Mich., who formerly competed for the University of Georgia, has won three medals in four days — bronze in the 4x100 freestyle relay, silver in the 400 freestyle and gold in the 200-meter freestyle.

Schmitt has become known for her cheery disposition and comedic outlook on things. She has trained among popular American swimmer Michael Phelps at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. She has displayed humility about her aspirations during previous interviews, and has become a crowd favorite for her attitude.

Schmitt set an Olympic record while winning her last competition, completing the race in 1 minute and 53.61 seconds. She completed the race nearly 2 seconds before the second-runner-up, Camille Muffat of France. The 200-meter freestyle was Schmitt's last event of the games.