Articles by Braden Keith

19-Event Swiss Record Holder Maria Ugolkova Announces Her Retirement

Two-time Olympian and three-time European memdalist Maria Ugolkova retires with Swiss Records in 19 events, more current records than any Swiss swimmer.

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All 4 College Football Playoff Teams Have Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Programs

A reader noticed something about Saturday night’s semifinal games: for the 2nd season, teams in the playoff sponsor swimming & diving programs.

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13-Year Olds Vivian Taylor, Kyle Tsuei Shine at SoCal Winter Age Group Champs

Vivian Taylor posted a top 5 time in the 100 breaststroke, while Kyle Tsuei posted a top 3 time in the 100 backstroke for their ages.

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The Most Read SwimSwam Articles of 2022

This picture of Ukrainian-Turkish swimmer Viktoria Gunes stepping on the Russian flag was the most-read article on SwimSwam in 2022 as controversy dominated the year.

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Arizona State Men* Lead 2022-2023 Mid-Season Mythical NCAA Swimming Championship

Based on fall semester times, the Arizona State Sun Devils would score the most points in a swimming-only mid-season mythical invitational.

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Kreitler Scores Big With Mid-Cycle Sydney Gring Commitment for Class of 2023

New Pitt head coach Chase Kreitler scored big in July with his first public commitment since taking over the program: Sydney Gring from the Philadelphia suburbs.

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After 2.5 Years Away From Swimming, Lucy Mehraban Wins State & Commits to Louisville

Lucy Mehraban left swimming for two-and-a-half years. Just three months back into the pool, she won a state title and committed to a top 10 NCAA team.

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Two-Time Brazilian Olympic Swimmer Larissa Oliveira Retires

Two-time Brazilian Olympic swimmer Larissa Oliveira has announced her retirement from competitive swimming. The 29-year-old represented her country at the…

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World Aquatics Says No Updates on Status of Russian Athletes Heading Into 2023

World Aquatics says that they have “no further updates” to provide about the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in World Aquatics competitions.

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Katie Ledecky Named 2022 AP Female Athlete of the Year, Her 2nd Win

After winning four World Championships and breaking two World Records, Katie Ledecky has been named the AP Athlete of the Year for the 2nd time.

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2022 Swammy Awards: Comeback Award – Ruta Meilutyte, Lithuania

Ruta Meilutyte was intentional in her comeback to swimming, and it paid off with gold medals and a new World Record in Melbourne to end the year.

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Cincinnati Marlins Hire Brandon Voorhies As New Head Coach

The Cincinnati Marlins have promoted Brandon Voorhies to be the program’s new full-time head coach and CEO…

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Incarnate Word Head Swim Coach Phil Davis Resigns Mid-Season

Phil Davis has been the head swimming & diving coach at Incarnate Word since June 2006. He remains the head coach of Streamline Aquatics, which trains out of UIW’s pool.

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2022 Swammy Awards: African Male Swimmer of the Year – Chad le Clos

Chad le Clos made a mid-year change and came roaring back to life at the Short Course World Championships in December, swimming a lifetime best in the event that made him famous.

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2022 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 10 & Under

Drue Rogers and Ayden Tan are the 2022 SWAMMY Award winners as the best 10 & unders in the US this season.

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