Articles by Braden Keith

Liliana Szilagyi Responds to Sister in a New Instagram Post

Liliana Szilagyi has responded after her sister published an open letter refuting claims of abuse by their father and former coach.

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Israeli National Champion Noga Zilberberg Commits to Duke (2023)

Noga Zilberberg gives Duke the chance to reinforce the middle-to-distance freestyles, which was an area of weakness for them last season.

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2021 European Junior Championships Medalist Jovan Lekic Given 2 Year Doping Ban

The suspension will reshuffle the results of the European Junior Championships, including awarding new medals to Germany, Czech Republic, and Norway. (Above: Jovan Lekic, right, after winning bronze in the 200 free at the European Junior Championships in July).

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2013 World Junior Champion Alexander Palatov Given 2 Year Doping Suspension

Alexander Palatov, who in April finished 3rd at the Russian Olympic Trials, was given a 2 year suspension for an anti-doping rules violation.

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Distance Freestyler Marcell Milo-Sidlo Commits to University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is building the deepest distance freestyle group they’ve ever had as they try to bridge the gap to Emory in the UAA Conference.

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Casey Cullen Commits to Auburn; Becomes 3rd Cullen Sibling to Commit to D1

Casey Cullen will swim for the Auburn Tigers next fall. Her brother Patrick committed to swim for Boston College, while her sister Julia swam at Alabama.

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Lydia Jacoby Gets Olympic Tattoo from Same Artist as Another Famed Olympian

17-year old Lydia Jacoby got her Olympic rings tattoo on Sunday; 9 years ago, Chris Collinsworth gave a tattoo to another American 17-year old swimmer that you’ve probably heard of.

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Brendan Studdert Gives A&M Men Another Top Houston-Area Recruit for 2023

The Texas A&M men have made big recruiting inroads into the Houston suburbs in recent years, including Kingwood High School junior Brendan Studdert.

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Two-Time Minnesota AA State Champion Claire Reinke Commits to Golden Gophers

The Minnesota women have not recruited well in state in recent years, but their first two public women’s commitments in the class of 2023 are both from the Minneapolis metro.

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Maggie MacNeil Becomes Second* Swimmer to Hold These Four Titles Simultaneously

We looked and looked, but couldn’t find another female swimmer who has simultaneously been NCAA Champ, Olympic Champ, and both SC & LC World Champ at the same time.

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American Lydia Jacoby Returns Home After “Close Contact” Quarantine in UAE

Jacoby posted on Instagram that she was cleared to return home 3 days after being quarantined for a “close contact” for COVID-19.

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Siobhan Haughey Leads Final Money Table as Over $3 Million Awarded in Abu Dhabi

With two gold medals and a World Record bonus, Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong led all earners with $91,250 at the end of the 6 day meet.

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United States Tops SC World Championships Medals Table for 3rd Straight Edition

17-year old Claire Curzan won 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals, part of 30 total podium finishes for Team USA in Abu Dhabi.

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Diener Swims 2nd German Record in 200 Back in a Month After 7 Year Drought

2021 FINA SHORT COURSE SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday, December 16th – Tuesday, December 21st Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab…

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North Carolina Swimmer Max Tudor Dies in Car Crash (Fundraiser)

Harnett County Aquatic Club swimmer Max Tudor was preparing to begin college at nearby Campbell University. He was 18 years old/

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