Articles by Braden Keith

LEN Will Follow in FINA’s Footsteps in Redefining Junior Swimming as Ages 14-18

The change means that Hungary’s Nikolett Pudar (above) will have two more cracks at the European Junior Championships after winning 6 gold medals in 2022.

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2023 W. NCAA Previews: How Low Can Virginia Go In The 400 Free Relay?

Last year, Virginia’s 400 free relay broke all of the records at the NCAA Championships. This year, they could make that swim look feeble.

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Michael Phelps & Bob Bowman Enter ISHOF Together as Part of Loaded Class of 2023

Michael Phelps (foreground) and his coach Bob Bowman (background) will fittingly enter the International Swimming Hall of Fame together as part of one of the best classes in history.

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Exploring Team USA’s Chances at Cashing In On $1 Million Relay Bonus

American swimmer Caeleb Dressel’s return to full strength is one challenge facing an American relay sweep, but it’s far from the biggest obstacle.

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2023 NEC Most Outstanding Swimmer Miles Simon Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Miles Simon, the 2023 NEC Most Outstanding Swimmer, has entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility remaining.

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Camden Taylor Breaks Ryan Held’s Illinois 100 Free Record; Hinsdale Central Rolls

Camden Taylor broke the Illinois State Championship Meet Record previously held by Ryan Held in the 100 free; Hinsdale Central rolled to their 19th state title.

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Air Force Associate Head Swim Coach Anthony Boettcher Dies, Aged 60

“Mostly I will miss the man who always reminded me why we do what we do, how we take our love for a sport and use it to love and serve people. Anthony loved well, and he was loved by so many.”

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Grant Stoelwinder, Who Coached Eamon Sullivan to World Records, Dies at 52

Grant Stoelwinder, who coached Olympic medalists and World Record breakers in Australia, died in January. He was 52 years old.

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All-Americans Anthony Grimm, Hudson McDaniel Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Anthony Grimm announced his retirement from competitive swimming in October, but is now in the NCAA transfer portal seeking a new program.

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Two-Time British Olympian John Martin-Dye Dies, Aged 82

John Martin-Dye was a multi-time British Champion and represented Great Britain at the Olympics in 1960 and 1964.

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Bedford High’s Leah Shackley Swims 50.83 in the 100 Yard Back at PIAA District 6 Meet

Leah Shackley knocked a full second off her personal best in the 100 yard backstroke and moved to #3 in the all-time 15-16 rankings last week.

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Virginia Cavaliers’ First Women’s Swim Coach Ron Good Dies, Aged 79

Ron Good, the director of United States Sports Camps and Virginia’s first head women’s swimming coach, died in February. He was 79.

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Florida Senior Kevin Vargas, #16 in the NCAA in the 400 IM, Left Off NCAA Roster

Kevin Vargas, who was an Honorable Mention All-American last season, won’t swim at NCAAs this year, in spite of being the #16-ranked 400 IMer in the country.

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World Aquatics Shifts Ages of Eligibilty for Girls World Junior Records

Summer McIntosh cleared the World Junior Record in the 200 fly, 200 IM, and 200 free at last weekend’s Pro Swim Series meet in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

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Jasmine Nocentini Enters NCAA Transfer Portal to Seek a 2nd Transfer

Jasmine Nocentini, the fastest swimmer in the Big Ten in the 50 free this season, has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate transfer.

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