Articles by Braden Keith

Associate Head Coach Steve Barnes Leaves Penn State for Admin Job at Ithaca

Steve Barnes is the second Penn State associate head coach to leave the program this offseason. He’ll return to his alma mater Ithaca College to work in athletics administration.

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Wales Finalizes 20-Swimmer Roster for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Medi Thomas, who has had a breakthrough year in the 100 backstroke that includes a new Welsh Record, leads a roster of 23 aquatic athletes to Birmingham.

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19.3/42.7 Sprint Freestyler Jack Armstrong is Transferring to D2 Henderson State

After spending his freshman season at Auburn and his sophomore season at Grand Canyon, Jack Armstrong will continue his career at Division II Henderson State.

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Mike Bottom’s New Contract Is Worth $1.1 Million Over 5 Years (Plus Benefits)

Michigan head swimming & diving coach Mike Bottom received a 5-year contract extension in May, which comes with a small raise over his prior deal.

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Northern Colorado Hires New Head Diving Coach, Looking for New Swim Assistant

After scoring 0 diving points at the 2022 WAC Championships, Northern Colorado has hired a familiar face to take over the program – Lucas Richmond.

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FINA Publishes 29 Nominees for Revamped Athletes’ Committee

18-year old Matthew Sates are among 29 individuals vying for 20 spots on a revamped athlete-elected FINA Athletes’ Commission.

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Twice as Nice: Two RMSC Mixed Relays Dip Under Former NAG Record

Two different relays from the Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club dipped under the old record in the 9-10 mixed 200 free relay last weekend.

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Denmark Will Send Roster of 5 Swimmers

Helena Rosendahl Bach (above) is one of four Tokyo 2020 Olympians who will represent Denmark at the World Championships later this month.

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Kensey McMahon Is the Latest Alabama All-American to Return for 5th Year

Kensey McMahon, who placed 3rd in the 1650 free at the 2022 NCAA Championship meet, will return to Alabama to use her 5th season of eligibility.

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Junior World Record Holder Viktoria Gunes on Training Camp with Mission Viejo

23-year old Viktoria Gunes is currently on her second stint with the Nadadores this year. She plans to stay until the Mediterranean Games in June.

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Qualifying Standards for Swimming at 2023 Pan American Games Released

The 2023 Pan American Games will featured the best athletes from 41 western hemisphere nations competing for the first time in Santiago, Chile.

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South American Record-Holding Swimmer Delfina Pignatiello Retires at Only 22

Delfina Pignatiello has retired from competitive swimming at only 22 years old, and says that she will now turn her passion to photography.

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Wisconsin Swimming & Diving Adds Cal Volunteer Matt Martinez to Coaching Staff

Matt Martinez spent last season as a volunteer assistant with the Cal men’s program when they won the NCAA Championship.

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Big 12 Champion, NCAA Qualifier Tim Connery Enters Transfer Portal

University of Texas swimmer Tim Connery, the 2022 Big 12 Champion in the 100 yard fly as a freshman, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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Hawaii Hires Boston College’s Mike Stephens as New Head Coach

The University of Hawaii has hired Mike Stephens as its new head men’s and women’s swimming & diving coach. Stephens comes…

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