Articles by Braden Keith

Two New Swim Coaches Added to SafeSport Banned List

An Indiana coach was temporarily suspended after an arrest in July on a stalking charge, while an Atlanta man was arrested on decades-old sexual assault accusations.

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Saint Louis U Head Coach Jim Halliburton Resigns a Week After School Year Begins

Jim Halliburton was the longest-tenured head coach in Saint Louis University athletics history. His resignation was announced on Wednesday.

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Olympic Silver Medalist Jack McLoughlin Retires from Competitive Swimming

Jack McLoughlin won an Olympic silver medal in the 400 free at the Tokyho Olympic Games in what would become the last meet of his storied career.

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2021 World Champion Emily Escobedo Retires from Swimming

U.S. swimmer Emily Escobedo, who won the 2021 World Short Course Championship in the 200 breaststroke, has retired from competitive swimming.

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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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