Below are some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos that Jessica snapped in her dressing room and with the infamous wheel props backstage.

As all eight strive to become part of Team USA, DISC will continue to play a vital role in their success stories through a sponsorship featuring complementary top-quality medical care–an immense benefit when premium health care costs are often exorbitant. Through DISC’s partnership with the USOC, the “Champion Care” athletes will have access to an elite medical team, a range of integrated services and a world-class facility in which they can both recover and train. In addition, each athlete will receive a stipend to help cover training expenses.

For their part, the “Champion Care” athletes have given DISC access to their personal journeys on the road to the 2012 Olympics Games, including the documented and potentially career ending injuries that DISC identified and treated. With permission, DISC will share these stories through videos, interviews and profiles released as the athletes train, attempt to qualify and ultimately compete on the world’s largest stage in London.

“We are thrilled to play a part in helping such extraordinary athletes achieve their Olympic dreams,” said Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr., DISC’s CEO and Founding Director. “We also look forward to inspiring other hopefuls through their unique accounts about the challenges they’ve faced in competing for a spot on Team USA. While their injuries are just one part of the story, the health of an athlete is at the foundation of his or her long-term success.”

Jessica Hardy, a World Champion swimmer and Team USA athlete, set three world records before the age of 21. After missing the 2008 Olympic Games, Hardy has come back strong, being crowned the World Champion in the 50m breaststroke and winning a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Hardy has used DISC’s Soft Tissue Center for medical treatment on her shoulder, as well as for rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, acupuncture and sports psychology.

About DISC Sports & Spine Center

As an official medical services provider of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and Red Bull athletes, DISC Sports & Spine Center (DISC) is one of America’s foremost providers of minimally invasive spine procedures and advanced arthroscopic techniques. Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr. founded DISC with the vision of delivering an unparalleled patient experience for those suffering from sports injuries, orthopedic issues and spine disorders. DISC’s individually picked, highly specialized physicians apply both established and innovative solutions to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate their patients in a one-stop, multi-disciplinary setting. With a wide range of specialists under one roof, the result is an unmatched continuity of care with more efficiency, less stress for the patient and a zero MRSA infection rate. For more information, contact DISC at 866.481.DISC or visit www.discmdgroup.com.

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You can find more information about the competition, including live streaming, results, psych sheets, and event schedules at the following link.

Jessica’s schedule is tentative and is subject to change at anytime.

More information about the competition, including results, psych sheets, and event schedules will be updated at the following link closer to the competition.

Jessica’s schedule is tentative and is subject to change at anytime.

You can find more information about the competition, including live streaming, results, psych sheets, and event schedules at the following link.

Jessica’s schedule is tentative and is subject to change at anytime.

More information about the competition, including results, psych sheets, and event schedules will be updated here closer to the competition.

Information about the Irvine Novaquatics can be found at the following link.

Jessica’s schedule is tentative and is subject to change at anytime.

You can find more information about the competition, including live streaming, results, psych sheets, and event schedules at the following link.

Jessica’s schedule is tentative and is subject to change at anytime.

A few events later, Jessica swam to an American Record in the 4×100 freestyle relay with American teammates, Natalie Coughlin, Dana Vollmer & Missy Franklin. The team swam a time of 3:28.46.

Jessica also swam a new personal best in the 100 freestyle 52.55, ranking her 7th in the world for 2011. As well as a very solid 50 freestyle, finishing as the top American in the meet as well as for the entire year, with a 24.18.

This was Jessica’s last competition for the 2011 calendar year. She travels straight to Hawaii for a training trip, to begin preparations for a very exciting 2012. As we transition to the Olympic Year, Jessica would like to send a big thanks to you, her loyal supporters, for making all the difference as she prepares!

This was a great stepping stone for Jessica as she competed during heavy training, in preparation to compete with the US National Team at the Duel in the Pool versus a European All-Star team in a few weeks time. Follow Jessica’s lead up to the Duel in the Pool by clicking here.

Complete results for the 2011 US Winter Nationals can be found here.

You can find images from the competition in the media section of her website.