Articles by Braden Keith

Six-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Van Dyken Throws Out First Pitch at NLCS Game

6-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken threw out the first pitch before Game 3 of the NLCS, leading the home team Diamondbacks to a win.

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After Summer 2023 Breakout, Jonny Kulow Keeps Rolling With 47.44 Relay Split at Pan Ams

Jonny Kulow continues to hit at major meets, this time splitting a 47.44 on the American mixed 400 free relay at the Pan American Games on Sunday.

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Lani Pallister Breaks World Cup Record, Again, in 800 Free in Budapest

21-year old Australian Lani Pallister is on a tear during the 2023 World Cup season, breaking another World Cup Series Record.

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WATCH: Michael Phelps Does Iconic Pre-Race Routine Before Diamondbacks First Pitch

Michael Phelps threw a strike before Game 5 of the NLCS on Saturday between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies.

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Grant Murphy, the Maryland LSC Champion in the 400 IM, Commits to Virginia

Grant Murphy, an IMer and middle-distance swimmer from the Annapolis Swim Club, has joined Virginia’s historic recruiting class.

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Italy’s Benedetta Pilato Cracks a World Cup Record in Saturday’s Prelims

Benedetta Pilato has had a tough year in the 100 breaststroke, but after an extended break, she very-nearly swam a best time in prelims on Saturday.

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Michael Phelps Will Throw Out the First Pitch at Saturday’s NLCS Game 5 in Phoenix

Michael Phelps, often seen wearing a Baltimore Orioles hat, will throw out the first pitch for his new hometown team the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.

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Ursula Carlile, Australia’s First Female Olympic Swimming Coach, Dies at 86

Ursula Carlile, right, along with husband Forbes, left, were the coaching team of Australian legend Shane Gould when she made history at the 1972 Olympics.

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Poland & India Confirm Bids to Host 2036 Summer Olympic Games

Warsaw, Poland is one of four geographies that have formally entered the bidding process for the 2036 Summer Olympic Games.

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Pan Ams Gold Medal Favorite Kayky Mota Withdraws Over US Immigration Issues

Kayky Mota was among the favorites, and likely the favorite, to win the 100 fly at this week’s Pan American Games, but he won’t race for Brazil.

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Budapest World Cup Will Add Unique ‘Golden Race’ to Test Masters of Different Strokes

Ever wanted to see a head-to-head race between Thomas Ceccon and Qin Haiyang? We might see that matchup this weekend in Budapest.

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Keiser University’s Noel de Geus Ranks 15th Across All College Divisions in the 100 Breast

Noel de Geus, the defending NAIA National Champion, put up a 100 breast time last weekend that contends with the best in the NCAA so far this season.

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Minakov, Polonsky & Fan Are Redshirting At Least the Fall Semester for Stanford Men

Andrei Minakov, the 2022 NCAA Champion in the 100 fly, is redshirting at least the fall semester at Stanford, coach Dan Schemmel says.

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Tomas Rodriguez (Para), Erika Braun (Masters) Break Records at Rowdy Gaines Classic

Tomas Rodriguez (above) knocked 17 seconds off his own American Para-Swimming Record, while Erika Braun Broke 3 American Masters Records.

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China’s Zhang Yufei Breaks World Cup Record in 100 Fly; Beats 3 Big Rivals in Athens

25-year-old Zhang Yufei, the defending World Champion in the 100 fly, beat out three big rivals and broke Sarah Sjostrom’s World Record on Sunday.

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