Articles by Braden Keith

Augustana University Announces Addition of Men’s Swimming for 2021-2022

After adding a women’s swimming program for the 2016-2017 season, Augustana University will add both diving and men’s swimming for 2021-2022.

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New Jersey Delays Start of HS Swimming Season until February

Swimming has been put in the newly-created “season 2A,” along with indoor track & field, as schools have struggled with pool availability.

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16-Year Old Faith Johnson of Rocket Aquatics Hits First Olympic Trials Standard

16-year old Faith johnson of Rocker Aquatics in Wisconsin hit her first Olympic Trials cut in a time trial event on Thursday.

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2018 Youth Olympic Games Participant Bibigul Menlibaeva Suspended for 2 Years

Menlibaeva tested positive for a banned substance at the 2019 Asian Age Group Swimming Championships in India, where she placed 6th in the 50 breaststroke.

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Italy Will Require Clear Coronavirus Test to Compete in National Meets

As cases continue to rise in Italy, the country looks like it’s headed for a 2nd-straight month of tighter restrictions against coronavirus.

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ISL Will Experiment With New 800 Free During This Weekend’s Grand Final

US Open Record holder Zane Grothe will be among the participants in this weekend’s experimental 800 free in Budapest, Hungary.

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NCAA Extends Division I Recruiting Dead Period Through April 15

The NCAA Division I Council extended a moratorium on in-person recruiting activity until at least April 15 amid rising coronavirus cases nationally.

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Gophers Continue In-State Recruiting Shift With Thomas McCarthy Commit

Thomas McCarthy, who was a finalist at the Minnesota High School State Championships, has committed to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Adam Peaty Vlog: Behind the Scenes of His First Short Course World Record

Adam Peaty broke his first carer short course meters World Record in the ISL semifinals. Look behind the scenes at the buildup and afterglow.

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Swimmer Taylor Abbott Will Receive Upgrade Pan Am Games Medal on Wednesday

A virtual ceremony on Wednesday will see American swimmer Taylor Abbott, along with 2 other American athletes, receive upgraded medals from the 2019 Pan American Games.

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Arizona High School Runner-Up Aaron Rosen Commits to Penn

Aaron Rosen, who committed to Penn over the summer, finished 2nd in the 200 free at the Arizona High School Swimming & Diving Championship 2 weeks ago.

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Freshman Maggie Wanezek Swims 1:56 in 200 Back as State Meet Follow-Up

After getting pipped individually by her teammates Reilly Tiltmann and Abby Wanezek on Saturday at the state meet, Maggie Wanezek won the 200 back on Sunday.

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Josh Zuchowski Swims #1 200 Backstroke Time in Class of 2022 at Post-State Meet

The day after winning a pair of Florida High School State Championships, Josh Zuchowski added a new lifetime best in the 200 yard backstroke.

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Cody Miller, Wife Ali, Give Birth to First Child Axel Zeke Miller

Cody Miller and his wife Ali welcomed their first child, Axel Zeke Miller, to the world on Monday evening.

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College Swimming “Invite” Season Starts Wednesday

The defending SEC Champion Tennessee Volunteers women (above) will play host to the defending ACC Champion Virginia Cavaliers women this weekend.

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