Articles by Braden Keith

Israel Confirms Conversations with AQUA About Alternate Pathways to Olympic Qualifying

Israeli officials had a phone call with World Aquatics on Tuesday where the two sides discussed possible alternative pathways for Olympic qualification if Israeli athletes are unable to compete at the 2024 World Championships.

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WATCH: Select Day 1 Race Videos from 2023 European SC Swimming Championships

France’s Beryl Gastaldello qualified first through to the final of the women’s 50 free, swimming her best time in three years.

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Top 5 Storylines to Watch at 2023 Speedo Winter Juniors – WEST (Psych Sheets)

Teagan O’Dell faces a gauntlet of competition this weekend, with head-to-head matchups against swimmers like Leah Hayes and Maggie Wanezek.

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IOC Approves Kayla Sanchez to Represent Philippines at Paris 2024 Olympics

Kayla Sanchez, who won two medals for Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, has been approved to represent the Philippines at the 2024 Games in Paris.

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European Juniors Semi-Finalist Erin Little Commits to Ohio State

Erin Little, from the Mount Kelly-to-NCAA pipeline in England, will join a crucial class for Ohio State as the Buckeyes restock their cupboards.

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Luca Urlando Swims His First 200 Fly Since Shoulder Injury 13 Months Ago

On Saturday, Luca Urlando swam his first 200 fly since the final of the 2022 World Championships, qualifying 6th into finals.

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College of Saint Rose Will Close, Making 7th NY Collegiate Swim Program Lost in 2023

College of Saint Rose in New York will close its doors at the end of this year, eliminating its D2 swimming & diving programs.

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Italy’s Acerenza Wins Funchal Open Water Stop; Puskovitch and Brinegar Earn Worlds Spots

Italy’s Domenico Acerenza won the finals top of the Open Water World Cup Series, but it was Kristof Rasovszky who affirmed the $50,000 series first prize.

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Brisbane Aquatic Center Will Host 2024 Australian Olympic Trials in June

Brisbane, Queensland will host the 2024 Australian Olympic Trials near the training sites of most of Australia’s top swimmers, including Mollie O’Callaghan.

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Kate Douglass Chooses 100 Breast Battle on Day 3 of US Open; Ramadan Will Race 100 Fly

Defending NCAA Champion Youssef Ramadan is scheduled to swim his first butterfly race since injury his wrist more than two months ago.

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Huske Goes Ham on Day 2 of the 2023 U.S. Open

Torri Huske, who decided to sit out the 2023-2024 collegiate season to focus on Olympic preparations, was validated for her choice on day 2 of the U.S. Open.

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South Carolina State Champion Emily McMahan Signs to Swim at FGCU

Emily McMahan had a breakout at the 2023 South Carolina High School State Championship meet, jumping from 9th last season to 1st this season in the 200 IM.

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Observations on Olympic Preparations from My Week in Paris

This pop-up shop in Le Marais, Paris was one of the few signs in Paris that the 2024 Olympic Games are just 8 months away.

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Auburn Freshman Lawson Ficken Drops Half-a-Second to Hit Olympic Trials Cut in the 50 free

Auburn freshman Lawson Ficken swam a new best time in the 50 meter free at a long course intrasquad on Wednesday – two weeks after her mid-season invite.

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Kate Douglass, Maddie Musselman, Victoria Arlen Named Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports

Kate Douglass completed one of the greatest college athletics careers in history in 2023, and Forbes recognized her as one of the Top 30 under 30 for 2024.

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