Articles by Braden Keith

Alexandria Aquatics Fundraising for New 50 Meter Pool

Below is a press release submitted by Advocates for Alexandria Aquatics. Alexandria, VA – Advocates for Alexandria Aquatics, (AAA), http://alexandriaaquatics.com/…

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Americans Capture 4 Top Seeds on Day 2 of Moscow World Cup

Breeja Larson didn’t get a shot at the 50 breaststroke at the World Championships, but did swim a time on Wednesday that would have finaled.

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Swim Coach Glenn Christopher Nellis Pleads Guilty to Rape in New York

Former Eden Township swim coach Glenn Christopher Nellis, who goes by Chris, has pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in front of…

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USA Swimming Posts First List of Swimmers Confirmed for Jr Worlds Team

Breakout backstroker Claire Adams is among 12 swimmers confirmed to be making the trip to Singapore at the end of August.

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Heart Problem Being Cited as Reason for Sun Withdrawal From 1500 Final

China’s Sun Yang withdrew from the men’s 1500 meter final, leaving an empty lane, and his absence is being explained as the result of heart problems.

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Carmel Swim Club 15-18’s Break NAG Relay Record

Amy Bilquist, in probably her last meet as a member of the Carmel Swim Club, anchored her team to yet another National Age Group Record.

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Katinka Hosszu Takes Out 24-Year Old Krisztina Egerszegi Record

Katinka Hosszu now holds 10 out of 17 Hungarian National Records in long course.

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Three of Nine Mexican Swimmers DNS on Day 6 of World Championships

Three Mexican swimmers did not race on Friday morning at the FINA World Aquatics Championships.

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Mexico’s Daniel Ramirez Says He Never Swam Entered Times

While FINA, the Mexican Swimming Federation, and the Mexican Olympic Committee have still not offered an explanation for the qualifying…

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Junya Koga Breaks U.S. Open Record in 50 Backstroke at U.S. Nationals

Japan’s Junya Koga has swum the fastest 50 backstroke ever done on American soil. Video courtesy: Mike Bottom

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Mexican Swimmers Claim Universiade Entry Error Led to Falsified Times

New information has come to light about the suspicious World Championship entry times from the Mexican Federation.

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Mexico’s World Championship Entry Times “Irregular,” Suspicious

A source, who has asked to remain nameless given their connection to the Mexican Swimming Federation, has pointed out certain glaring…

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Andrew Seliskar Scratches 100 Breast on Day 1 of U.S. Nationals

Andrew Seliskar will focus on the 400 IM on Thursday at the 2015 USA Swimming National Championships.

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Water Temperatures Expected Between 79.5-80.5 Degrees at U.S. Nationals

Despite soaring temperatures, cooling systems at the Northside Swim Center in San Antonio keep water temperatures in-line with FINA specifications.

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Matt Grevers Disappointed Despite Bronze in 100 Back (Video Interview)

Matt Grevers won the American men’s first medal of the 2015 World Championships in pool swimming on Tuesday, but was still disappointed with the result.

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