Articles by Braden Keith

World Junior Backstroke Champion Miroslav Knedla Signs With Indiana

Indiana, home of the defending NCAA Champion in the 100 yard backstroke, will add a World Junior backstroke champion next fall.

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Howard Swimming & Diving Team Hosts an Aquaman Promotion Event

Howard University swimming & diving + Aquaman: the collab.

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Ireland Announces Roster of 12 Swimmer for 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha

Daniel Wiffen, the newest World Record holder and already qualified for the Olympics, is part of a 12 swimmer roster destined for the 2024 World Championships.

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Zoey Lusk Brings JMU Butterfly Group Reinforcements for Fall 2024

James Madison is graduating star butterflier Madison Cottrell after this season, but Zoey Lusk (above) and Alli Straub will help refill that group.

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SwimSwam’s Most-Commented Articles of 2023

Australian swimmer Cate Campbell created a storm of conversation when she gave an interview with her feelings on the Australian-US swimming rivalry.

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Winter Juniors East Champion Jake Wang Commits to Yale for 2024

For the second-straight season, Yale has earned a commitment from one of the top high school breaststrokers in the country.

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What Does the Teri McKeever Suspension Mean for the Future of Coaching?

By stopping short of a lifetime ban for former Cal coach Teri McKeever, the US Center for SafeSport has opened the door for interventional measures.

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The Most-Read SwimSwam Articles of 2023

The most-read article on SwimSwam in 2023 wasn’t about an Olympic gold medalist, a World Champion, or even an NCAA Champion.

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2023 Swammy Awards: Heart of a Champion

Virginia Keydet swimmer Hayden Rose reacted quickly when a colleague fell and hit her head, likely helping to save her life.

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13-Year-Old Aiden Zhou Swims 1:53.01 in the 200 Yard Back in Santa Clara

Aiden Zhou is the #2-ranked 13-year-old in the 200 back nationally this season, while Fedor Igoshin climbed the all-time 11-12 rankings.

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Peru Names 4 Swimmers for 2024 Worlds Team

It has been a big week for Alexia Sotomayor, announcing her commitment to Arizona State and receiving her official qualification for the 2024 World Championships.

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Dylan Carter Rips a Best Time of 21.69 in the 50 Free (LCM) at T&T Nationals

Trinidad & Tobago swimmer Dylan Carter is the new world-leader in the 50 free this season after a 21.69 last weekend in his home country.

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Bob Swift, Who Zane Grothe Credits for Saving His Swimming Career, Dies at 72

Bob Swift, who coached the Boulder City Henderson Heatwave Swim Team for 30 years, died last week. He was 72 years old.

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Florine Gaspard Breaks Belgian Record, Qualifies for Paris Olympics in Amiens

Florine Gaspard became the fourth Belgian to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics, which is already double their roster size for Tokyo.

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Illinois High School Swimmer Dies After Suffering Stroke During Practice

James Oliver, a freshman at Geneva High School in Illinois, has died after suffering a stroke during swim practice caused by an underlying medical condition.

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