Articles by Braden Keith

2020 Wisconsin HS State Championship Will Move to Waukesha South (If It’s Held)

The WIAA Board of Control also voted to ban the use of CBD products without a prescription among high school student-athletes.

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Kayla Sanchez Is Undergoing “Structured Rehab” after Shoulder Surgery

The 19-year old Sanchez is expecting to return to the water within the next few weeks, according to a statement provided by her coach Ben Titley.

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Massachusetts High School Swim Coach Arrested for Taking Inappropriate Photos

James Saidneway, 29, has coached at 2 different Massachusetts high schools in the last 3 years, and was hired this summer as a 4th grade teacher at Eastham Elementary.

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Virginia Sophomore Kate Douglass Swims Fastest-Ever Time in 100 Yard IM

Kate Douglass has swum the fastest time ever in the women’s 100 yard IM. While the race is somewhat of a novelty, it is an official NCAA event.

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LIVE RECAP: Sean Conway Breaks UVA Pool Record in Season-Opening Intrasquad

For the first time in SwimSwam history, we’re recapping an intrasquad. Yes, we really do miss college swimming that much.

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WATCH LIVE: University of Virginia Season-Opening Intrasquad Meet

The meet will serve as the collegiate debut for Alex Walsh, the top freshman female swimmer in the country this NCAA season.

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Russian Roundup: Fesikova’s Shoulder Injury, Grinev Will Race in October

Russian swimmer Anastasia Fesikova has shared more details about the shoulder injury that forced her to withdraw from the 2020 ISL season.

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History-Making Indian Swimmer Arati Saha Featured on Thursday’s Google Doodle

In 1959, Arati Saha became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel. Her 42 mile crossing is roughly double the minimum distance.

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Brad Tandy, Tomomi Aoki Beef Up Tokyo Frog Kings’ Sprint Group

South African sprinter Brad Tandy, who spent last season with the New York Breakers, will join the expansion Tokyo Frog Kings for the 2020 ISL season.

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ISL Rosters: Kayla Sanchez Out for Regular Season for Toronto Titans

The expansion Toronto Titans of the International Swimming League have lost one of their biggest stars for the 2020 regular season, but added 2 new swimmers.

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Big Ten Conference Won’t Start Swim Meets Until at Least January 1

The defending Big Ten Champions from Ohio State, along with the rest of the conference, will have to wait until at least January 1 to start their seasons.

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Challenges Face Canadian Athletes Hoping to Compete in 2020 ISL Season

While Swimming Canada says that they support whatever decisions their athletes make about ISL participation in 2020, several challenges will face…

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Mallory Comerford Out, Allison Schmitt In for Cali Condors

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Allison Schmitt has signed up to make her ISL debut in 2020, swimming for the Cali Condors.

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USA Swimming’s First “Virtual” Convention Kicks Off Thursday (Key Links)

Registration for this year’s USA Swimming Convention is free, giving unprecedented public access to the House of Delegates and other key meetings.

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William & Mary President Acknowledges “Regret” over Press Release Copying

Katherine A. Rowe, the president of the College of William & Mary, has announced a plan to overhaul the athletics communication process after the scandal.

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