Articles by Braden Keith

Is The ‘Cup Game’ a Legal Way to Decide a Swim-Off Winner?

A pair of Tennessee swimmers went head-to-head on Saturday to break a tie in the 100 free – but they didn’t actually swim.

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World Championships Semifinalist Emelie Fast Commits to Tennessee (2023)

Emilie Fast, who represented Sweden in 2021 at the European and World Championships in short course, fits the mold of swimmers with recent success at Tennessee.

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Michael Phelps Will Face Larry Fitzgerald in Celebrity Pickleball Matches

Michael Phelps already has World Records in swimming and golf, and he’s not taking on a challenge in a new sport: pickleball.

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Five-Time All-American Zane Backes Ends Indiana Swimming Career Early

Zane Backes, who was Indiana’s top breaststroker last season, has opted to retire from competitive swimming and remain at Indiana to finish his degree.

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Two Swimmers Win 2022 NCAA Silver Anniversary Awards

Maiya Anderson and Cmdr Matthew Humphreys join Tim Duncan, Warrick Dunn, Katie King Crowley, and Tina Thompson as 2022 honorees.

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Big Ten Champion, All-American Danny Berlitz Transferring to West Virginia

After two seasons at the University of Michigan, All-American swimmer Danny Berlitz (right) has enrolled in classes at West Virginia, where his brother (left) will start school in the fall.

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At Least 8 More NCAA Division I Swim Meets Canceled for COVID Concerns

Utah’s weekend trip to face Arizona and Arizona State has been canceled because of COVID-19 protocols within the program. At least 19 D1 dual meets have been canceled this weekend.

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Pakistani World Championships Swimmer Killed by Gunfire

Muhammad Mustafa, who represented Pakistan at December’s World Short Course Championships, was murdered on Tuesday near his home.

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COVID Problems in UNC Program Postpones Weekend Dual Meet Against NC State

UNC and NC State have postponed their dual meet because of COVID-19 protocols (Above UNC 5th year Valdas Abaliksta, who ranks 15th in the ACC in the 100 beast this year).

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LSU, Florida State, Pitt Among Latest Programs with COVID Cancellations

The cancellation of the Florida State vs. LSU dual meet is the Seminoles’ third cancellation this season, with a month to go until the ACC Championships.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Meg Harris Broke Her Arm While Riding a Scooter

Scooters have claimed another major injury to a swimmer, as Meg Harris reveals she broke her arm when she hit a rock on the way to the beach.

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Jeff Julian Will Leave Rose Bowl to Start New Pro Group at Mission Viejo

Jeff Julian, who is the head coach of the ISL’s Cali Condors, will launch a new professional and post-grad training group at Mission Viejo.

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Construction is Underway on VMI’s New $44 Million Aquatic Center

VMI has begun construction on its new $44 million aquatics center that will include an 8-lane, 50-meter competition pool.

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NCAA Qualifier Summer Stanfield is Transferring to Utah

After 2 seasons at LSU, including an appearance at the 2021 NCAA Championships, Summer Stanfield is transferring to the University of Utah.

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2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist Lotte Friis Announces Her First Pregnancy

Lotte Friis, who remains the European Record holder in the 1500 free four years after retirement, is expecting with her husband Christoffer Schnack Ringo.

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