Articles by Braden Keith

Aussie Olympian Schipper’s Health Scare

What started as an appendix removal got much scarier in a hurry.

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Steen Steps Down from Kenyon Dynasty

A pair of legends from Division III programs have announced their retirement (from coaching duties at least) this week. One is Jim…

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Ron Ballatore Memorial Services Announced

This has been a sad, sad week for swimming. We lost Ron “Stix” Ballatore, who coached a National Championship team…

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Florida Gulf Coast Continues Recruiting Haul

The Eagles already have 10 in a class, from all over the globe.

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USC Gets $8 Million Gift For New Swim Center; Name Revealed

The renovated stadium will be named for a former swimmer and coach at USC.

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Kvale First Dale Oen Teammatemate to Speak Out

“As Alexander showed us…last year, we are stronger when we stand together.”

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World Champ Alexander Dale Oen Dies at 26

Cardiac arrest steals away one of the great ones.

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LEN Makes Mixed Relays Official for European Championships

Soon enough, the European men and women will share more than a team flight. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sprint News 4/30/12: Another 40-Year Old on the Verge; Gary Hall Jr. to Hall of Fame

…Dara Torres, Steve West, and Janet Evans may be soon joined by another Olympic Trials qualifier 40-and-over: Erica Braun out of…

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CAS Releases Official Statement on BOA Case

The CAS has ruled in favor of WADA on Olympic bans for doping suspensions.

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Sweden Fires National Team Coach

The Swedes also announced their European Championships roster. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sprint News 4/29/12: CAS Rules on Brits; Brazil Fails in 800 FR

The CAS’ latest ruling is causing a stir in the Olympic sporting community.

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Central New York – Open Water Hotbed?

Dan O’Connor is one of the stars from this weekend’s open water meet who hails from off-the-beaten-lanerope. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Twichell Doubles With 5k Win at Open Water Nats

At the 2012 edition of USA Swimming’s Open Water Nationals, most of the excitement burned hot, and fizzled out, on…

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Update: USA Swimming Expands WUG Rosters

Breeja Larson is among the favorites for the WUG squad, if she doesn’t make the Olympic Team that is.

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