Articles by Braden Keith

2024 W. NCAAs: Jasmine Nocentini Delivers an Upset on a Predictable Night (Pick ‘Em Day 3)

Jasmine Nocentini provided an injection of unpredictability on a meet that, at least at the top of the podiums, has been pretty predictable so far.

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How Does NCAA Eligibility Work Vis-a-Vis Injury Redshirt Seasons? (A Case Study)

Virginia swimmer Jasmine Nocentini can likely swim next season, her 6th in the NCAA, thanks to the NCAA’s Hardship Waiver for injuries.

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2024 W. NCAAs: Day 3 Up/Downs Sees Texas Swimmers Close the Gap

The Texas butterfly group, led by Emma Sticklen, got their first bite at the apple on Thursday morning and qualified 2-3-4 for Friday’s final.

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European Aquatics Unveils its New Logo 6 Months After Name Change

European Aquatics has unveiled a new logo in honor of the United Nation’s World Water Day.

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Qin Haiyang Nominated for Laureus World Sport Awards

After not making it out of prelims at the 2021 Olympics or 2022 World Championships, China’s Qin Haiyang swept the men’s breaststroke events at Worlds in 2023

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2024 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Pick ‘Em Shows Lots of Chalk So Far in Athens

Gretchen Walsh on the 50 free by more than seven-tenths of a second on Thursday in the fastest time ever. Only two people picked that wrong.

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Flatiron Athletic Club Wins 3 on Opening Day of Phoenix Sectionals

The Flatiron Athletic Club won three individual events on the first day of the Phoenix Sectionals, including both 200 fly races.

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Delaware High Schoolers Sweep Distance Day at Christiansburg Sectionals

The Christiansburg Aquatic Center is playing host to an Eastern Zone Sectionals meet this weekend in Virginia.

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2024 NCSAs: 18-Year-Old Devin Dilger Goes 49.6 in the 100 Meter Free

Devin Dilger swam an Olympic Trials cut in the 100 free in a time trial on Wednesday (and other swims you might have missed from day 2).

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2024 W. NCAA Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 1 Results

The Florida women pulled off the first big upset of the NCAA Championships, winning the 800 free relay on night 1 of the meet.

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Kyle Chalmers Finds New Training Home in Queensland With 127 Days Until the Olympics

Olympic gold medalist Kyle Chalmers was forced to seek a new coach after his longtime leader Peter Bishop had his coaching accreditation revoked.

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Rylee Erisman Becomes Fastest American 13-14 Girl in 100 Meter Free in 15 Years at NCSAs

Erisman now finds her name among swimming juggernauts as the third-best American in long course in history in the girls’ 13-14 100 meter freestyle

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Florida All-American Ekaterina Nikonova Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Ekaterina Nikonova, a University of Florida All-American, entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after missing this year’s championship season with an injury.

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Missouri Sophomore Sam Brown Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

Sam Brown, who was Missouri’s 6th-best swimming scorer at the SEC Championships and swam two relay legs, is looking for a new home.

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2024 W NCAA Previews: Alex Walsh Carries On the Virginia 200 Breaststroke Dynasty

The women’s 200 breaststroke has a huge gulf this year between the contenders and the rest of the field, with many swimmers narrowing in on the 100 yard race.

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