Articles by Braden Keith

Yakov Toumarkin Re-Breaks His Israeli Record in 200 IM in ISL Semifinal #2

2020 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING LEAGUE – SEMIFINAL #2 Sunday, November 15th: 6-8pm CET/11-1pm U.S. Central Monday, November 16th: 6-8pm CET/11-1pm U.S….

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Michigan Halts All High School, Youth Sports for 3 Weeks Amid Covid Resurgence

The 3 week ‘pause’ on all sports except professional and college athletics goes into effect on Wednesday: days before the Michigan girls state championship meet was scheduled.

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Lilly King, Ryan Murphy Seek 4th Skins Wins of the Season in Semifinal #2

Ryan Murphy has only been challenged once in the ‘skins’ format this season, by Ryosuke Irie, who swam in Semifinal #1. He’ll look to stay undefeated Monday.

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Thomas Heilman Is Now the Fastest-Ever 13 Year Old in 200Y Free, 200Y Fly

After a pair of National Age Group Records at the US Open over the weekend, Thomas Heilman is now the fastest-ever 13-year old in both the 200 yard free and 200 yard fly.

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Adam Peaty Breaks His First-Ever World Record in Short Course Meters

Peaty was one of a number of swimmers within striking distance of the World Record in the 100 breaststroke in short course entering this weekend’s semifinals.

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ISL 2020 Semifinal #1: Maddy Banic Pops and MA Gets His First Win

The 2020 ISL season has been a debutant party for Maddy Banic’s pro career, including going toe-to-toe with the reigning league MVP Sarah Sjostrom in skins.

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15-Year Old Benedetta Pilato Breaks Italian Record in 100 Breast (Again)

Pilato has been a machine in the sprint breaststrokes for Energy Standard this season, breaking the 100 breast Italian Record again on Sunday.

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Duncan Scott Breaks 2nd British Record in 2 Days at ISL Semifinal #1

Duncan Scott broke his own British Record in the 200 IM on Saturday, and added another in the 200 free on Sunday in Budapest.

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Reece Whitley Swims 1:48.5 in 200 Breaststroke after 8 Months Without Racing

Stanford and Cal erased any concerns about rust after an 8-month racing layoff with best times and records abound on Saturday in Berkeley.

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Youssef Ramadan Breaks Egyptian Record in 100 Fly in Greensboro

2020 U.S. OPEN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday, November 12 – Saturday, November 14 Greensboro, NC Long course meters (LCM) Timed Finals…

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Kentucky Swimmer Asia Seidt Named 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year

21-time collegiate All-American and 9-event Kentucky school record holder Asia Seidt has been named the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year.

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Claire Curzan Stuns with 56.6 in 100 Fly at 16-Years Old, US #3 All-Time

16-year old Claire Curzan is now the 3rd-fastest American of all time in the 100 fly at any age, behind only a pair of Olympic gold medalists.

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Kayla Han Jumps to #3 in the All-Time 11-12 Girls’ 400 IM Rankings in Irvine

Kayla Han is now the 3rd-ranked 11-12 in American history in the 400 meter IM. The record-holder is 2011 World Champion Elizabeth Beisel.

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Ranking the World Record Chances for the ISL Playoffs

Olivia Smoliga of the Cali Condors has been knocking on the doors of World Records all season long. Will they finally go down in the ISL playoffs?

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Gretchen Walsh Climbs to #11 All-Time in US History in 50 LCM Free

Still just a senior in high school, Walsh is now the #2 17-18 year old in US history in the 50 free and #11 among all ages.

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