Either way, the race offers two fairly safe medals for the U.S. on a night when the Americans are likely to get two more in the women's 400-meter individual medley from Elizabeth Beisel and Caitlin Leverenz, though Australian Stephanie Rice should threaten as well.

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Stephanie was actually downstairs with Allie as well as Allie's parents when I walked into the room.

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