Articles by Braden Keith

Review Your Pick ‘Ems for the 2021 Men’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships

The Texas Longhorns won the first race of the 2021 Men’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, meaning most pick ’em entries are off to a good start.

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Shaine Casas a Huge Favorite in SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest (ENTER NOW!)

Texas A&M junior Shaine Casas is the biggest favorite to win at the 2021 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships, per Pick ‘Em entries.

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NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships: Scoring Cheat Sheet

The Cal men are seeded to outscore the Texas Longhorns in the lanes, but on the boards the guys from Austin have all of the advantage.

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Japanese Leg of Olympic Torch Relay Will Begin Thursday in Fukushima

Greek shooter Anna Korakaki was the first person to carry the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch through its initial leg in Greece in March 2020.

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Brazil, South Africa Appoint Names for Tokyo 2020 Open Water Olympic Qualifier

Brazil is expected to send 2, and South Africa 4, to the final open water Olympic qualifying event in May in Fukuoka, Japan. Above: Guilherme Costa,

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UMBC Hires Matt Donovan as New Head Coach

Matt Donovan will move south from Long Island University to UMBC just as the Retrievers are kicking off their 2020-2021 season.

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Zack Wolbert Breaks 34-Year-Old Mel Stewart Record at La Salle’s Kirk Pool

Zack Wolbert’s Pool Record in the 200 fly was one of 3 pool records set on Saturday in a dual between La Salle and Loyola.

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Virginia Climbs to 12th in All-Time Rankings for NCAA Event Titles

Three event titles for Virginia’s Paige Madden were part of 6 total by the Cavaliers at the meet, who now have 12 in program history.

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2021 W. NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships: Final Psych vs. Actual Scoring

Grace Countie, individually, was +28 points versus her projected seeds – better than anybody else at this year’s championships.

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A Champion Is Crowned in the NCAA Women’s Pick ‘Em Contest (FINAL)

Phoebe Bacon pulled off a huge upset on the final day of the 2021 Women’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, and the final pick ’em winners were crowned.

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Abby Wanezek Scratches 50 Free on Final Day of NCSA Championships

Abby Wanezek, a Wisconsin commit, will focus on the 50 fly and 400 medley relay on Saturday night, dropping out of a tight 50 free final.

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2021 NCAA Women’s Championships: Day 3 Seed Vs. Actual Analysis

Virginia senior Paige Madden grabbed her 2nd win of the meet on Friday in the 200 free, as the Cavaliers are poised for their first-ever NCAA team title.

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2021 Women’s NCAA Championships Pick ‘Em Contest Day 3 Results, Presented by A3

The NC State women are in 2nd place thanks to three straight victories, including two upsets, to close day 3 of the NCAA Championships.

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Megan Glass, Gabi Fa’Aumasili Will Focus on Relay on Saturday (SCRATCHES)

Gabi Fa’Aumausili from Georgia will scratch the 100 free on Saturday to focus on Georgia’s 400 free relay on Saturday evening.

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WATCH: Maggie MacNeil Swim 48.89 in 100 Yard Fly (RACE VIDEO)

University of Michigan junior Maggie MacNeil won the 100 fly on Saturday: her first NCAA event title and Michigan’s 11th-ever across all events.

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