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Olympic Swimmer Allison Schmitt Expecting First Baby
30 Jul
Summary
- 10-time Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt revealed her pregnancy on July 29.
- Schmitt and husband Gavin Walker are expecting their first child together.
- The Olympian retired after the 2020 Olympics and earned a master's in social work.
Olympic swimming champion Allison Schmitt is embarking on a new journey as she is expecting her first child. The 10-time medalist revealed the happy news on July 29, sharing a joint Instagram post with her husband, Gavin Walker.
The announcement was met with congratulations from fellow swimmers and friends, including Michael and Nicole Phelps. Schmitt, who last competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics, has transitioned to a new phase of life following her athletic career. She announced her engagement to Walker in December 2024, and they were married in December 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
After retiring from competitive swimming, Schmitt pursued a master's degree in social work from Arizona State University. She previously shared with PEOPLE in 2024 that she was splitting her time between Nashville, where Walker resided, her family in Michigan, and the Phelps' home in Arizona.
