Articles by Braden Keith

NCAA Division III Pre-Selection Entry Lists Published

Kenyon’s Crile Hart is the fastest swimmer in Division III in 6 different events this season, but had to choose 3 for the NCAA Championship meet.

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No 50 Free for Izzy Ivey among 5 Pac-12 Pre-Selection Entries (PSYCH SHEETS)

The Pac-12 Championship psych sheets reduces the possible individual entries by 1 for the versatile Cal sophomore. She still has 5 races to choose from.

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New NCAA Division II Roster Rules Loom as Preselection Sheets Are Released

A new twist requiring a minimum number of meets this season in NCAA Division II swimming has led to confusion as preselection entry sheets were released.

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East Carolina Swimmer Breaks Conference Record in Her First-Ever Mile Swim

This is not a headline that anybody expected when East Carolina recruited Kristen Stege out of high school as a sprinter.

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NCAA Division I Women’s Qualifiers Status after 2 Weeks of Conference Champs

With 14 likely qualifiers so far, the Virginia women are in a good position heading into the final weekend of women’s D1 conference championship meets.

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Miami, Florida State Lead Men’s ACC Championships after Diving

David Dinsmore won his 4th-straight ACC title on men’s platform last week at the ACC Men’s Diving Championships in Greensboro.

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Mid-Major Mini Capsules: Champions and Award Winners From Week 2

The Navy women won their 9th-straight Patriot League title, while the Navy men won their 17th-straight crown this weekend.

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More Major Swim Meets Cancelled in Italy as Coronavirus Cases Explode

A major meet in the city of Turin, 200 kilometers from the center of Italy’s outbreak, was suspended midday on Sunday over coronavirus COVID-19 fears.

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WATCH: Erika Brown Break SEC Record in Women’s 100 Yard Freestyle (45.83)

Watch Erika Brown swim the 3rd-fastest 100 yard freestyle by a woman in history on the final night of the 2020 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships.

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Maggie MacNeil Finishes Big Ten Championships with 100 Free Conference Record

Maggie MacNeil has improved on her history-making freshman season at Michigan, but still has tough waters to navigate at the NCAA Championships.

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Virginia Ties North Carolina with 16th ACC Women’s Swimming & Diving Title

The Virginia Cavaliers took the 2020 ACC Women’s Swimming & diving title with the highest score in championship history.

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Denver Swimmers Still Undefeated Through Day 3 of Summit League Championships

Denver’s Ariel Sanes swam a 52.32 in the 100 breaststroke, which broke the league championship record and is a possible NCAA qualifying time.

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Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Suspension of Aquatic Activities in Northern Italy

Italy’s Lombardy region is the country’s financial and industrial heart. It has seen 27 confirmed cases and 2 deaths in the coronavirus outbreak.

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Paige Madden Chooses 1650 Free over 200 Back on Day 4 of ACC Championships

Paige Madden is the ACC’s fastest swimmer in both the 200 back and 1650 free this season, but opted to race the latter on Saturday.

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Arkansas’ Anna Hopkin Split 45.78 on 400 Medley Relay Anchor

Arkansas senior Anna Hopkin posted one of the fastest 100 yard free relay splits in history on Friday at the SEC Championships.

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