Articles by Braden Keith

Auburn Men, Women Beat Arch-Rivals Alabama in First Double Win since 2019

Season bests, lifetime bests, and pool records fell on Friday as Auburn men and women both beat Alabama in the same dual for the first time since 2019.

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Chmielewski Twins Combine for 5 Individual Wins as USC Dominates UCSD, Utah (Women)

Krzysztof Chmielewski (above) picked up at least two individual event wins for the 6th time in 7 collegiate meets, while his twin brother Michal won three.

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Nate Dusing, Jean Henry Among 2024 Inductees for Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame

Nate Dusing, a Texas Longhorn, and Jean Henry, Texas A&M’s first female swimmer, are among four idnuctees into the Hall of Fame in the class of 2024.

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Former UCLA, Yale, and New Canaan YMCA Coach Richard “Doc” Ludemann Dies, 71

Richard “Doc” Ludemann (right) had a coaching career that spanned coast-to-coast and over 30 years at the college, club, and high school levels.

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Swims You Might Have Missed on Day 4 of the Knoxville Pro Swim: Juan Vallmitjana (and More)

14-year-old Juan Vallmitjana now ranks 20th all-time among American 13-14s in the 800 meter free after his swim on Saturday.

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Olympic Contender Daniel Diehl Graduates High School Early, Enrolls at NC State

Daniel Diehl, a serious contender to make the US Olympic Team in the 200 back, has graduated early from Allegany High School and enrolled at NC State.

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Two Ashland University Swimmers Charged with Felonies for Walmart Thefts, Plead Not Guilty

A pair of freshman swimmers at Ashland University have been charged with felonies for theft, according to Ashland County Court documents.

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Minnesota Head Swim Coach Kelly Kremer Gets 4 Year Extension Along with a Big Raise

University of Minnesota head coach Kelly Kremer has received a new four year contract that will keep him with the Gophers through 2028.

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Salem University Reinstates Swimming Programs for 2024; Adds Wrestling

Salem University in Salem, West Virginia has reinstated its swimming program for the 2023-2024 season after a one year hiatus.

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Two Young Canadian Swimmers Save British Couple from Drowning in Barbados

A pair of competitive swimmers from Quebec, including one National Championship qualifier, saved a British couple from a scary situation last week.

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Turkish Backstroker Ekin Nazlı Okudur Commits to Dartmouth (2024)

Ekin Nazlı Okudur, a national-class backstroker from Turkey, has committed to swim at Dartmouth in fall 2024, where she should make an immediate impact.

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2023 Pan Am Games Champion Brennan Gravley Retires from Swimming

Brennan Gravley, the 2023 Pan American Games Champion in the 10k open water swim, has officially retired from competitive swimming.

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Top-15 USC Trojans Beat UNLV; Both Teams Add International Debuts for Spring Semester

Kaitlyn Dobler (above) won twice for the USC women, and Michael Chmielewski got a big win over his twin brother Krzysztof in the 1000 free.

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Regan Smith Withdraws from 2024 Pro Swim Series Opener in Knoxville

World Record holder Regan Smith is pulling out of the Knoxville Pro Swim Series meet next weekend after testing positive for mono in December.

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SEC Champion, Olympic Trials Finalist Danny Kovac Transfers to SMU for Spring Semester

Danny Kovac, who was recruited to Missouri by now-SMU head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh, will use his final season of eligibility with the Mustangs.

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