Master Spas<\/a>!<\/i><\/p>\nIRVINE, California, August 9. THE 2014 Nationals have been a very disappointing meet for Allison Schmitt. The triple Olympic gold medalist from Beijing will once again fail to qualify for the summer\u2019s big international meet after her disappointing finish in the 400 free that won\u2019t even qualify her for the consolation final. After the race, Schmitt talked about how the meet stacked up to expectations and how she has maintained a positive attitude in the wake of disappointment.<\/p>\n
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