Articles by Braden Keith

A Different Model for Open Water Swimming – NASCAR

So let’s talk about open water swimming. Not about the safety, not about one race, but the sporting of the…

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Florida State Women Add Three Early Verbals, Topped by Pochowski

After beating up on in-state foes Florida Gulf Coast and Miami on Saturday, the Florida State women’s program got more…

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In Briefs: Matthew Bartlett Dropped from Pan Ams Roster

USA Swimming updated it’s 2011 Pan American Games roster over the weekend, and 200 butterflier Matthew Bartlett has been removed…

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In Briefs: NBAC's Chris Brady, Olympic Finalist Jason Dunford Join Pro Duel 1 Lineup

The Pro Duel Meet 1, which will be hosted by the University of Michigan on November 16th & 17th, has…

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Auburn Women Score First Verbal in Class of 2012

Jillian Vitarius out of the elite Kingwood High School and Blue Tide programs in Houston, Texas has made herself the…

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Swim Talk with Virginia Swimmer, WUG Teamer Rachel Naurath

Today, we post a conversation with Virginia sophomore Rachel Naurath, the defending ACC Champion in the 200 fly. She shows…

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Emily Brunemann Wins Second-Straight 10k, Germans Take Home Big Cash

Sunday, in the final race of the FINA open water 10km World Cup series in Hong Kong, American Emily Brunemann…

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Florida State, FGCU, FIU, Miami Square Off in Sunshine Showdowns

This weekend was kickoff weekend in the state of Florida, as a swing by Florida Gulf Coast University to several…

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In Briefs: Fugitive Pennsylvania Swim Coach Surrenders in Louisiana

Ray Novak, a former assistant swimming coach at Upper Burrell High School in Western Pennsylvania, has turned himself in to…

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High School/Age Group Roundup 9/24-930: Nitro Impressive in Intrasquad, Kansas Swimmer Breaks LSC Record, Illinois High Schools Suffer From Rules Change

This week’s high school and age group roundup will start in Austin, Texas. Not with Doug Rusk’s famed Longhorn Aquatics…

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Tennessee, Stanford, LSU Women Pick up Friday Dual Victories

Three top-15 women’s teams kicked off their seasons on Friday night with big dual meet victories against less-credentialed employees. Stanford…

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Kenrick Monk Lies About Hit and Run; Actually Injures Elbow Falling Off Skateboard

On Wednesday, the news broke that Australian National Team swimmer Kenrick Monk was hit by a car while riding his…

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Swim Talk with Emma Svensson, #9 Recruit in Class of 2011

Today, Braden Keith chats with Emma Svensson: the number 9 recruit in the class of 2011 who caught the country…

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WADA Publishes 2012 Prohibited List; Clenbuterol Remains Illegal at Any Dosage

The World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Committee (WADA) has released their list of prohibited substances that will take effect January 1,…

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Teri McKeever Lands Another One; Cal Gets Fourth Verbal of Season

With about 6-weeks to go before the November National Signing Day, Cal women’s coach Teri McKeever isn’t leaving much suspense…

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