Articles by Braden Keith

Olympic Champ Summer McIntosh Swims 2:08 in Rare 200 Yard Breaststroke Swim in Florida

Triple Olympic gold medalist Summer McIntosh is racing in her first official meet since the Olympic Games this weekend in Florida – and she posted a new best time.

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Caroline Bentz Beats Regan Smith; Dolan Wins Men’s Crown in ASU 25 Free World Championship

With 25 free king Ryan Held living in New York City, the title in the annual Arizona State tradition was Jack Dolan’s for the taking.

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2025 Recruits Are Being Hit Hard By New NCAA Swimming Roster Limits

One SEC program reportedly pulled offers from 5 female swimmers two weeks before signing day – and they weren’t the only ones.

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All-American Jordan Tiffany Signs to Grad-Transfer to Arizona State for 2025-2026 Season

Jordan Tiffany will remain in the Big 12 next season by transferring from BYU to Arizona State after completing his undergrad degree in Provo.

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USA Swimming Names 1,790 to 2024 Scholastic All-America Lists (FULL LISTS)

Olympic silver medalist Katie Grimes excelled both in the classroom and in the pool in 2024, earning a maximum 4th-straight Scholastic…

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Kenyon Women, Denison Men Win Big in D3 Rivalry Renewal

NCAA D3 champion Bengisu Caymaz swept the distance events as the top-ranked Kenyon women, the defending team champions, rolled past Denison.

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Chalmers’ Coach Peter Bishop Takes Over As Head Coach of Dutch Swim Team

Bishop, the coach of Olympic 100 free medalist Kyle Chalmers, among others, will move to Europe to take the head coaching role in the Netherlands.

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Caitlin Leverenz Smith Elected, Katie Meili Re-Elected to USA Swimming Board of Directors

Katie Meili will return to the USA Swimming Board of Directors after only a few months away. She will be joined by BOD newcomer Caitlin Leverenz Smith.

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The Best Items Up for Grabs at the 2024 Golden Goggles Auction

The 2024 Golden Goggles Auction is OPEN, and I have dug through to find my 8 favorite items up for bidding, including a round of golf with Olympian Charlie Swanson.

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Anna Shnowske (16) Breaks 50 in the 100 Yard Free for the First Time to Close Commonwealth Cup

Ohio State commit Anna Shnowske, a member of the class of 2026, swam a new best time in the 100 yard free on Sunday to finish the Commonwealth Cup.

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Mare Nostrum Swim Tour Announces 2025 Dates

Olympic champion and World Record holder Sarah Sjostrom has become a regular feature on the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour roster.

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Four-Time Icelandic Olympic Swimmer Anton McKee Retires, 30

Anton McKee, 30, retires from competitive swimming with 16 Icelandic Records and as one of the country’s most-accomplished aquatic athletes.

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Plaintiffs Drop Four Claims in Lawsuit Against Univ. of Kentucky over Former Coach’s Behavior

Two plaintiffs suing the University of Kentucky over the behavior of former head swimming & diving coach Lars Jorgensen have agreed…

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Sophomore Rylee Erisman Breaks Abbey Weitzeil’s National HS Record, Curzan’s NAG Record

Rylee Erisman, who is only a sophomore, is now the fastest 50 freestyler in public high school swimming history. She just missed a second record in the 100 free.

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Thomas Heilman Comes Within a Tenth of 17-18 National Age Group Record in the 200Y Fly

Thomas Heilman swam a best time in the 200 fly on Saturday evening to come within a tenth of the National Age Group Record in the event.

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