Articles by Braden Keith

Teagan O’Dell Swims Top 15-Year Old 100 Breast in the Country by 2+ Seconds

Teagan O’Dell, who broke Missy Franklin’s 13-14 National Age Group Record in the 200 IM earlier this year, now ranks 55th in the 15-16 age group in the 100 breast.

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Lidon Munoz Breaks a Pair of Spanish Records at European Short Course Champs

2021 LEN EUROPEAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, November 2nd – Sunday, November 7th Aquatics Palace, Kazan Russia SCM (25m) Entries…

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Michigan Women Hit NCAA “A” Cut; Jack Dahlgren Hits NCAA Leading Times in Tri

The Michigan men and women swept the team titles over Missouri and Purdue, with a few NCAA-leading times, including from Jack Dahlgren, going on the board.

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Rex Maurer and Matthew Chai Battle to 4:17s in 500 Free at Kevin Perry Invite

Rex Maurer (above) was already the fastest 500 freestyler in the high school class of 2023. He dropped another 2 seconds to win a marquee battle on Friday.

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Hungarian Swimmer Katalin Burian Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Europeans

Hungarian swimmer Katalin Burian has tested positive for COVID-19 this week at the European Short Course Championships in Russia.

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Where Are the Cal Men at in Training Heading into Triple Distance Meet?

Dave Durden spoke this week about where the Cal team was at in training, and the relief of having his whole team to train together.

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Top Seeded Tomoe Hvas Out of European Championships with Illness

Hvas, who scratched the final of the men’s 100 fly on Wednesday as the top qualifier in the event, is out for the remainder of the meet with an undisclosed illness.

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After Louisville Cancellation, Miami (FL) Finds Meet Against Cincinnati

Miami and Cincinnati have both had meets canceled this fall, leaving them space in their schedules to add a dual meet on Friday.

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#5 Swimming Recruit in Class of 2023 Camille Spink Commits to Tennessee

Camille Spink, the fastest 50 and 100 yard freestyler in the high school class of 2023, has verbally committed to the University of Tennessee.

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#5 Recruit Camille Spink Swims 6 Lifetime Bests, Commits to Tennessee

Camille Spink, the #5 recruit in the high school class of 2023, dropped 6 lifetime bests just days before announcing her commitment to Tennessee.

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Adam Peaty on London’s Roster with a Big “But,” Cate Campbell Staying Home

Adam Peaty didn’t make an appearance for London Roar in the ISL regular season. He’s eligible to do so in the playoffs, but is not committed yet.

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Trio of National Records Go Down in Euros Men’s 50 Free Prelims

Heiko Gigler was one of three men to tie or break a national record in the 50 free on Wednesday morning at the European SC Championships.

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2015 World Junior Champion Sierra Schmidt Will Train at Scottsdale Aquatic Club

Sierra Schmidt, famous for her pre-race dance routines, will split training with her dad, Joseph, and the Scottsdale Aquatic Club.

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Zazz the Polymath Swims One of the Fastest Relay Splits in History in Kazan

27-year old Lorenzo Zazzeri joined a top 6 list that includes World Record holders and Olympic gold medalists on Tuesday at the European SC Championships.

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As Russian COVID-19 Cases Reach Record Highs, LEN Implements Strict Protocols

Russia is facing the highest (official) spike in COVID-19 cases in its history, and LEN has implemented strict protocols for this week’s European Championships.

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