Articles by Braden Keith

Spartans Aquatic Club Go Big and Crush National Age Group Record in Mixed 200 Free Relay

(L-R) Jensen Nelson, Abigail Zboran, Abigail Heizer, and Leyton Roe all had the swim-of-their-lives in the same relay effort on Friday, leading to a new record.

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Michigan Retains Priscilla Barletta for Rebuilt Coaching Staff

Priscilla Barletta, the lone female on last year’s swimming & diving coaching staff, will return this year under new Michigan head coach Matt Bowe.

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Virginia Adds John Carroll (UNCW), Joe Bonk (Wilton Wahoos) to Coaching Staff

New Virginia assistants John Carroll (left) and Joe Bonk (right) have ties to head coach Todd DeSorbo’s former NC State colleagues.

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Gregorio Paltrinieri Hammers Home an Open Water Relay Gold for Italy

Competition at the Seaside Momochi Beach Park in Fukuoka wrapped up on Saturday with the mixed-gender 4x1250m relay, where Italy broke Germany’s perfect run.

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USA Swimming Team Names 4 Captains for 2023 World Championships

The American swim team for the 2023 World Aquatics Championships has elected four swimmers as captains as the team breaks its training camp in Singapore…

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Georgia Brings Jerry Champer Back to Coaching Staff; Hires Nate Rhoads

Jerry Champer (above) spent last season as Georgia’s Director of Operations, but is returning to the pool deck next year, a place he resided for two decades.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Battle of the Last 2 Record Holders in the Women’s 200 Back

The women’s 200 backstroke appears on paper to be one of the least-complicated events of the meet in Fukuoka. But which of the World Record talents will win?

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OLY Swimming Says Swimmer With Medical Emergency Is “Responding Well to Treatment”

The teen swimmer who had to be rescued from the pool after a medical emergency remains in the ICU, but his team says he is responding well to treatment.

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China Keeps Sweep Alive; US Wins First Medal in Diving

China moved to 7-for-7 in diving medals on Monday in Fukuoka, though Mexico upset their run at competition perfection. Plus, the US hits paydirt for the first time.

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Harvard Head Swim Coach Stephanie Morawski Steps Down; Kulik Promoted to Lead Program

Amanda Kulik, who has served as an assistant coach for the last 10 years of Stephanie Morawski’s 26-year tenure at Harvard, will take over the program.

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Win Prizes! Enter to Win the 2023 World Aquatics Championships Pick ‘Em Contest

Ryan Murphy is one of the American men’s best hopes to win an Olympic gold medal. How many do you think they’ll win? Pick within.

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Brazil Names 11 Swimmers for 2023 World Junior Swimming Championships

Brazil, which won five medals at last year’s World Junior Swimming Championships, will return three swimmers from last year’s roster.

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When Will 2023 World Aquatics Championships Sessions Begin In My Time Zone?

Want to know when swimming will start at the World Championships in your time zone? We’ve done the math for (most of you) so that you don’t have to!

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2 New Swim Coaches Entered in US Center for Safesport Database

Two coaches, including one former National Junior Team Camp staff member, have been given suspensions by the US Center for SafeSport.

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14-Year-Old Owen Ekk Goes 1:53 in the 200 LCM Free; Moves Into Top 10 in US History

With one finals session to go, the ATAC 14-year-old now ranks in the top 10 in US history in both the 200 and 400 free, and is close in other events.

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