Articles by Braden Keith

Lithuanian National Teamer Tomas Navikonis Will Join Ohio State Mid-Season

After initially committing to the University of Florida, Tomas Navikonis will now head to Ohio State instead for the spring 2023 semester.

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Why Are You Following a Crypto Account on Twitter? It Used to Be Ryan Lochte

The Twitter account formerly known as @ryanlochte is now promoting cryptocurrency and NFT markets to almost 1 million followers.

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3 Hungarian Olympic Swimmers Get Married in Two Weeks (PHOTOS)

Katinka Hosszu was married in a museum two weeks ago, while powercouple Boglarka Kapas and Adam Telegdy wedded in a small town mansion.

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World Record Holder Federica Pellegrini Marries Matteo Giunta in Venice

Federica Pellegrini, who retired from competitive swimming in December, has married her long-time coach and boyfriend Matteo Giunta.

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Arkansas Hires Alec Kandt as New Assistant Swimming Coach

Alec Kandt, who spent the last two seasons at Division II Davenport University, has a previous stop in the SEC on his resume: at the University of Florida.

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Jamal Hill Breaks Seven American Para-Swimming Records at Australian Championships

American swimmer Jamal Hill at the 2022 Duel in the Pool. The week after, he raced at the Australian Championships and broke 7 US Records.

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World Record Holder David Popovici Headlines World Juniors Entry Lists

David Popovici set a World Record in the 100 free at the European Championships in Rome less than two weeks ago. Now he’s back for more racing in Lima.

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3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Blake Pieroni Retires from Swimming

Blake Pieroni (middle) has been a crucial relay leg for the Americans throughout his career, winning three Olympic gold medals.

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Cal Unveils New Swimming Structure, Still Looking for One More Assistant

Head coach Dave Durden (front, right) and David Marsh (front, left) will reunite after winning seven NCAA titles together.

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Maximus Williamson Swims 1:48.45 in the 200 Meter Free at Only 15 Years Old

15-year old Maximus Williamson is now the fastest American ever at his age in the 200 free, and third-best in the entire 15-16 age group.

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IU and PUI Are Splitting Up. What Does That Mean for the US’ Biggest Natatorium?

IUPUI is home to the United States’ bigger permanent natatorium. But the school has announced that it will go through a breakup between now and 2024.

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A Deep Dive Into Romania’s Potential to Build Relays Around David Popovici

By FINA rules, David Popovici is only allowed to swim one leg of a relay. So who else could Romania put around him with a chance at an Olympic final?

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Marion Joffle Takes 20 Minutes off French Record for English Channel Crossing

Marion Jaffe lopped 20 minutes off the record for the fastest ever French woman across the English Channel over the weekend.

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Which Coach Will Simone Manuel Train With at Arizona State?

Simone Manuel is training primarily with Bob Bowman, for now, but Arizona State has a deep and robust coaching staff to work out their growing pro group.

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Simone Manuel Announces More Big News: She’s Engaged!

The Olympic champion and America’s fastest-ever sprinter, Simone Manuel dropped another big life update on Monday: she is engaged!

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