Articles by Braden Keith

After Sepsis at Training Camp, Britain’s Suzanna Hext Withdraws from Worlds

Suzanna Hext, who medaled in two races at the 2019 Para Swimming World Championships, has withdrawn from the 2022 championships.

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Texas’ Top 2022 NCAA Scorer Drew Kibler Confirms He Won’t Use 5th Year

Drew Kibler, the 2022 NCAA Champion in the 200 free, won’t use his 5th year of eligibility at the University of Texas next season.

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Holy Cross Hires Kristy Jones to Lead Men’s & Women’s Swimming Program

Kristy Jones, who already lives in Worcester, comes to the D1 Holy Cross from nearby Division III program Babson College.

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Duncan Scott Tests Positive for COVID 17 Days Before World Championships

Duncan Scott revealed on his Instagram channel on Wednesday that he has COVID-19 just 17 days out from the World Championships.

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Comparing US Olympic Trials Standards from 2021 to 2024 by Entries

SwimSwam data guru Barry Revzin has provided a different way to evaluate the reduction in the time standards for the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials.

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Siobhan Haughey Working Back From Ankle Injury, Expected to Race at Worlds

Olympic silver medalist Siobhan Haughey hasn’t missed any training as the result of a non-training ankle injury suffered last weekend.

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American Diver Briadam Herrera Wins Telemundo Reality Show Exatlón

Amercan diver Briadam Herrera (above) was one of two $200,000 champion prize winners on the show Exatlón Estados Unidos on Telemundo.

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IOC Releases Final Report from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

According to organizers’ data, roughly 38% of the world’s population tuned in to the Olympic Games across linear and digital platforms.

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Florida Begins $1.9 Million Upgrade to Swimming & Diving Locker Rooms

The University of Florida has budgeted $1.9 million for renovations to swimming & diving locker rooms and support facilities.

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Updated: Maggie MacNeil Says Transfer Portal Entry is an Error

The defending Olympic champion in the 100 fly Maggie MacNeil has re-entered the NCAA transfer portal after previously committing to Cal.

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Anna Elendt Breaks German Record in 50 Breast in Barcelona

After a breakthrough collegiate season at the University of Texas, Anna Elendt has continued her success into long course.

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Cal Swimmers Walk Out of Practice on Wednesday after McKeever Reads a Statement

Cal women’s swimming & diving head coach Teri McKeever read a statement to members of the team on Wednesday before “the majority” of them walked out.

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Mark Schubert Taking 6 Month Leave of Absence from TST to Coach in China

The Swim Team’s Mark Schubert, coach of National Team members Justina Kozan and Michael Brinegar, will spend 6 months working in China.

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UNC Hires Kirk Kumbier As New Assistant Swim Coach, Replacing Kirk Grand

Kirk Kumbier spent last season at LSU as a volunteer assistant. Prior to that, he was a sprint coach at UCSD. He replaces Kirk Grand, who led UNC’s sprint group.

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Matt Sates Approaches SA Records in Barcelona, Beats Tom Dean in 200 Free

Matt Sates’ pro career is off to a hot start, including breaking Tom Dean’s Meet Record at the Mare Nostrum stop in Barcelona on Wednesday.

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