Articles by Braden Keith

USC Men Make Huge Mid-Season Addition of Christian Quintero, Pan-Ams Medalist

Every season, some college team makes a big mid-season splash by landing a newcomer (usually an international swimmer – many…

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TSC Midseason NCAA Awards: Big Ten (With Even More Awards!)

It’s the halfway point of the 2011-2012 NCAA season, and in addition to our updates to our men’s and women’s…

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In Briefs: Cuban Sensation Hanser Garcia Going to Train in Peru

At the 2011 Pan American Games, the breakout sensation was Cuban sprinter Hanser Garcia, who has created some buzz around…

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Hurst; Gorman Named First Members of 2012 Australian Olympic Team

In a largely symbolic move, the Australian Olympic Committee has named open water swimmers Ky Hurst and Melissa Gorman as the first…

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2011 Year in Swimming Review: Hutchison, Trojan, Nolan, and Thorpe Comeback Highlight First Quarter

As 2011 winds down, and swimming as largely at a lull, now is a good time to reflect on the…

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Belmont Pool Closed, Pac 12's Forced to Move North

The Belmont Plaza Pool in Long Beach, California has been closed for repairs through at least March, which will force…

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Roland Schoeman Tears Forearm Muscle, Out 4-6 Weeks

According to his Twitter account, South African superstar Roland Schoeman has torn the pronator teres muscle in his right arm, combined…

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In Briefs: SwimMAC/FAST/Cal Men Next Up at OTC; Brits Head to California

College teams aren’t the only ones that take Holiday training trips. Two big professional training squads will be headed to…

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Brits Swim Through Christmas at Wales Senior Open Championships

While most of the swimming world fought through big holiday training, in the Southwestern United Kingdom country of Wales they…

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Warren Hellman Obituary by Bruce Wigo

After last week’s sad passing of Cal aquatics patriarch Warren Hellman International Swimming Hall of Fame head Bruce Wigo wrote…

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Swimming's Gifts to Us in the Year 2011

As swimmers. coaches, swim parents, and fans, we all give a lot to the sport. We give our sunrises to…

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Update: NAG Record Breaker Michael Andrew to Stay in the United States

When we spoke with Peter Andrew a week ago, the father and coach of National Age Group record-breaker Michael Andrew,…

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ISHOF's Wigo Reacts to Alleged Sexual Predator Bomio; Swiss, LEN Have Yet to Release Statements

Flavio Bomio, who is being held in Swiss prison on accusation of child molestation charges from his time as a swim…

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FINA Suspends Official for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors

FINA and LEN have suspended official Flavio A. Bomio, while it investigates allegations of sexual abuse committed as a coach. Bomio’s suspension came…

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Mellouli Totals 14 Gold Medals at Pan-Arab Games to Honor Tunisia

Ous Mellouli had an ambitious schedule of 15 events over 6 days at the 2011 Pan Arab Games in Doha,…

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