Articles by Braden Keith

NCAA Division II Powerhouse Lindenwood Will Move to Division I

The Lindenwood women finished a program-best 4th at the 2021 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, while the men finished 5th.

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NBC Television Ratings for Beijing 2022 Olympic Games Fall 40%

While NBC’s television ratings for the Olympic Games continue to fall, the network also boasts increases in digital exposure of the events.

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Michael Andrew Swims More 200 Yard Races at SI Presidents’ Day Senior Classic

Michael Andrew has swum more 200 yard races than 100 yard races in 2022, further signaling a shift in focus toward Paris 2024.

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Torri Huske and Regan Smith Will Square Off in Pac-12 100 Fly (PSYCH SHEETS)

The long course American Record holder Torri Huske (above) will face off against her Stanford, and US Olympic, teammate Regan Smith in the 100 fly at Pac-12s.

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Freshman Maximus Williamson Goes 42.98 in 100 Free at Texas HS State Meet

Maximus Williamson was part of four new State Records as he led Southlake Carroll to their 10th state title in 12 seasons, including one…

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New Invite Rules Mean Top-10 Ranked NAIA Swimmers Won’t Qualify for Nationals

Reduced event caps combined with a glut of automatic relay qualifiers has thrown consternation into the ranks of NAIA swimmers and coaches.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Tom Shields & Wife Gianna Are Expecting Their First Child

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Tom Shields and his wife Gianna are expecting their first child, a boy, in August of 2022.

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St. Kate’s Jordyn Wentzel Breaks NCAA D3 Record By Over a Second at MIACs

Jordyn Wentzel won 3 individual titles and broke an NCAA D3 Record in the 200 breaststroke to help lead her team to a second-straight conference title.

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Liberty Women, Incarnate Word Men Take CCSA Titles with Conference Exits Ahead

The Liberty Flames women (above) and the Incarnate Word men held their positions and wrapped up the CCSA titles on Saturday.

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WATCH: Alex Walsh Swim 2:03.0 in 200 Breast on Day 5 at 2022 ACC Championships

Alex Walsh is now the second-fastest woman ever in the 200 yard breaststroke, behind only Lilly King. Watch that and other day 5 race videos from ACCs.

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ISL Athletes Shields, Hosszu, Andrew Lose Bid for Class Status in FINA Lawsuit

Katinka Hosszu, Tom Shields (above), and Michael Andrew lost their bid to seek class status for damages in their lawsuit against FINA.

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WATCH: 2022 SEC Championships Final Day Race Videos

Olympians Kieran Smith (above) and Rhyan White won the 200 backstrokes on the final day of competition at the 2022 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships.

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Florida Gators Win 10th Consecutive SEC Title in Men’s Swimming & Diving

2022 SEC SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, February 15 – Saturday, February 19, 2022 Jones Aquatics Center, Knoxville, Tenn. (Eastern…

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NC State’s Julia Poole Misses 200 Breast Final After 9th Place Prelims Swim

Poole was scheduled for the middle lane in the B Final of the 200 breaststroke at the ACC Championships on Saturday, but had to leave the meet for personal reasons.

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New Trier Aquatics Hires Chris Wolford as New Head Coach

Chris Wolford, a former head coach at Carolina Aquatics and the Cincinnati Marlins, will take over New Trier Aquatics on April 1.

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