Articles by Braden Keith

ISL Will Assess Penalty Points for Violations of Health Protocols

The view from one of the ISL’s sequestered hotels in the International Swimming League “bubble” on Margaret Island in Budapest.

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Pac-12 Top 8 Finalist Tyler Klawiter Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

After swimming for 2 seasons at Utah, Tyler Klawiter says that he will sit out the 2020-2021 NCAA season and compete for a new school in the fall.

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Femke Heemskerk Tests Positive for Coronavirus Prior to ISL Departure

Femke Heemskerk is the first participant of the 2020 ISL season to announce a coronavirus infection amid the league’s testing protocol

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CBC Announces Broadcast Schedule for 2020 ISL Season

Swimming for the London Roar, Canadian Sydney Pickrem ranked 14th in the ISL’s MVP scoring system in year 1 of the league.

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Texas, Texas A&M, and SMU Will Face Off in Two-Day Tri Meet in October

US National Team member Shaine Casas leads the Texas A&M Aggies into a tentative, and regional, 2020-2021 season schedule.

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Delaware Suspends 19 Members of Swimming & Diving Program for Corona-Violations

The University of Delaware has suspended 19 members of its swimming & diving team for at least 6 weeks after violating coronavirus protocols.

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USA Swimming Releases Age Group Motivational Times for 2021-2024

The time standards set varying marks for swimmers of every age group, ranging from B to AAAA based on relative speed within the age group.

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3-Time Olympic Medalist Matt Targett is Making a Comeback at 34

The 34-year old Matt Targett has been training for the last 2 months with his former Auburn coach Brett Hawke in Los Angeles.

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BBC Will Air All London Roar Matches of ISL Regular Season Live in the UK

Full details of the BBC’s deal with the ISL are expected next week, but British citizens will at least be able to watch matches involving the London Roar for free.

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Georgetown Picks Up 2 State Champions for Men’s Class of 2021

Jack Januario (New Hampshire) and Stephen Kim (North Carolina, above) are both state champions and will join the Hoyas’ class of 2021.

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Top 10 D3 Teams Amherst, Williams Cancel 20-21 Swimming & Diving Season

The Williams College women, who placed 4th at the 2019 NCAA Division III Championships, won’t have an official season in the 2020-2021 academic year.

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USA Swimming Will Maintain Olympic Trials Standards for 2021 Pro Swim Series

The long course qualifying standards for the 2021 Pro Swim Series meets will remain the same as the Olympic Trials standards, with yards and bonus cuts available as well.

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ISL Signs Media Deal with beIN Sports in France, Turkey, Asia-Pacific

The deal indicates a change in the league’s relationship with EuroSport, which last year signed a 2-year deal for an overlapping area with the league.

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Two-Time Italian Olympian Alex Di Giorgio Tests Positive for Banned Substance

The 30-year old freestyler, who represented Italy on relays at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, has been given a temporary suspension.

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Top Lithuanian Junior Sprinter Jokūbas Keblys Commits to Florida State for 2022

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