Articles by Braden Keith

Nebraska Triple Jumper Angela Mercurio Named 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year

Former Nebraska triple jumper Angela Mercurio has been named the 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year honoree, making her the first…

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Crystal Murphy Verbally Commits to UCLA in Class of 2020

California State Championship finalist Crystal Murphy has verbally committed to the UCLA Bruins as new head coach Jordan Wolfrum builds recruiting momentum.

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Cal Men Hold Steady; Florida Women Leap to #1

Led by Sherridon Dressel (above), the Florida women are off to their first 5-0 dual meet start since the 2003-2004 season.

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International Swimming League Standings Update after 3 Weeks

Led by surprise skins-race finalist Emma McKeon (above), the London Roar are in position to make the Las Vegas final after a week 3 victory.

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Adam Peaty, James Guy, Mireia Belmonte Return for London Roar in Budapest

ISL ambassador Adam Peaty (above) will make his league debut this weekend in Budapest, Hungary, alongside Mireia Belmonte and James Guy.

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#1 Recruit in High School Class of 2021 Anthony Grimm Makes College Choice

The top recruit in the high school class of 2021 Anthony Grimm has verbally committed to the University of Texas. Grimm is from Fairfax, Virginia.

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Keaton Jones Breaks 13-14 National Age Group Record in 200 Backstroke

After swimming his Olympic Trials cut in the 200 back earlier this summer, Keaton Jones broke a National Age Group Record in his final meet before aging up.

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Samantha Pearson, Top Remaining Recruit in Class of 2020, Chooses Stanford

Samantha Pearson, an honorable mention in SwimSwam’s class of 2020 top 20 recruiting rankings, has verbally committed to Stanford.

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Louisville Head Coach Arthur Albiero Gets New Contract with $50,000 Raise

After a history-making year for the Louisville swimming & diving program, Arthur Albiero has received a 25% raise to his base salary.

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Ryan Lochte Says He’s Lost 21 Pounds Since US National Title in August

Ryan Lochte (above in the foreground from US Nationals) says that he’s lost 21 pounds since the US National Championships in August when he won the 200 IM.

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SMU Women Hire Naya Higashijima as Associate Head Coach

SMU has hired former UCLA associate head coach Naya Hiashijima for the same position with their women’s team.

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Shaine Casas Breaks Aaron Peirsol’s Pool Record as A&M Sweeps Ohio State

In unscored long course competition on Friday, Texas A&M sophomore Shaine Casas broke Aaron Peirsol’s 12-year old pool record in the 100 meter backstroke.

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London Roar Relay Breaks Australian Record at ISL – Lewisville Meet

Wearing familiar green and gold while representing a different team, Emma McKeon (above) and the London Roar medley relay broke a National Record on Sunday.

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Day 2 Start Lists – International Swimming League #3 (Lewisville, Texas)

The Los Angeles Current have added Beryl Gastaldello into 2 races as they look to make up ground on the London Roar on day 2.

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Michael Andrew in 5 Events on Day 1 of ISL Meet in Lewisville

Michael Andrew will swim 5 races on the first day of the ISL stop in Lewisville on Saturday, more than any other swimmer has attempted in one day.

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