Articles by Braden Keith

University of Kentucky Teases Aquatic Center Renovation

The University of Kentucky has published plans for an expansion and renovation of their aquatic center including new offices, entry ways, and team rooms.

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The New York Breakers’ Twitter Account Is Why We Lack Faith in the ISL

The New York Breakers’ Twitter account has become overwhelmed by Tweets about COVID-19 vaccines, including comparisons to Nazis.

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FINA Officially Postpones 2022 World Aquatics Championships to July 2023

There will be no World Aquatics Championships in 2022, with FINA planning to host meets in July 2023 and January 2024 instead.

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2018 European Champion Fantine Lesaffre Is Training at NC State

Fantine Lesaffre was one of the best IMers in the world in 2018, and she’s crossed the pond to try and recapture that magic in North Carolina.

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USOPC Operation Gold Payouts Remain the Same for 2022-2024

While it’s not clear what USA Swimming’s Operation Gold meet will be for 2022, the payout structure for the next ‘triad’ will remain unchanged.

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Foley Shatters Duke Breaststroke Record But UNC Comes Out Ahead in Dual Meet

Duke’s Sarah Foley broke a school record in the 100 breaststroke, as both teams put up multiple season and personal bests on Friday.

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Gerry Seaquist, 10-Time Arizona HS State Champion Coach, Dies at 85

Gerry Seaquist was the head coach of 10 Arizona state title winning teams, and co-head coach of another 10, making him the most decorated girls’ swimming coach in state history.

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What Happened in the Michael Phelps vs. Larry Fitzgerald Pickleball Match?

No gold medals were won by Michael Phelps on Friday night in Phoenix, but there was plenty of banter with NFL superstar Larry Fitzgerald.

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Cassidy Bayer Is Working Her Way Back to Competition; Not Ready Yet

2016 U.S. Olympic Trials finalist Cassidy Bayer won’t race for Tennessee this season, but is still hoping to return to competition at some point.

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ISL Amps Up Regular Season With More Matches Among Top Teams in 2022

Energy Standard, who won the 2019 and 2021 ISL titles, will see Cali Condors, who won the 2020 title, in half of their regular season matches.

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Hall of Fame Swim Coach Jack Steck Dies at 80

Jack Steck (left) leaves behind a long legacy and coaching tree that includes Shawn “The Screaming Viking” Klosterman (right).

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Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Ranomi Kromowidjojo Retires at 31

Ranomi Kromowidjojo, who has four Olympic medals and 45 World Championship medals, is retiring from competitive swimming at age 31.

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Mike Nordmann Will Return to Magnolia as Interim Head Coach

Mike Nordmann is returning to the Magnolia Aquatic Club as the interim head coach, taking over for Terry Jones, who has added a role at USA Swimming.

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Maxime Grousset Swims a Best Time and Mary Moluh Breaks French Record in Amiens

Maxime Grousset, who was 4th at the Olympics in the 100 free, swam a new best time last weekend, while Mary Moluh broke the first French Record of 2022.

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Where, When, and How to Watch Michael Phelps vs. Larry Fitzgerald in Pickleball

The marquee showdown of the PPA Desert Ridge Pickleball Open this weekend, a celebrity match between the most decorated swimmer…

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