Articles by Braden Keith

DC Trident Add Annika Bruhn, Simona Kubová; Sian Whittaker Withdraws

The DC Trident added some versatility to their roster on Wednesday with 2 new European additions, while losing their best 200 backstroker.

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Tour the New Alabama Swimming & Diving Facility (VIDEO)

Alabama has moved in to its new $21 million swimming and diving facility that includes a brand new locker room.

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Hawaii Hires Alumnus Nick Folker as New Assistant Coach

Nick Folker (front row, far right) was on staff for 7 NCAA Championship teams in swimming and water polo at Cal and is a Hawaii alumnus.

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Eastern Zone Approves Anti-Discrimination Policy Aimed at Liberty University

The Eastern Zone committee voted last week to not do business with organizations that it views as being in violation of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct.

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David Marsh Named Head Coach of ISL’s Los Angeles Current

David Marsh (above) has been named the head coach of the Los Angeles Current of the new International Swimming League.

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Federica Pellegrini Is Earning ‘Around 40,000 Euros’ as ISL Ambassador

ISL founder Konstantin Grigorishin says that he has already spent $25 million funding the first season of the International Swimming League.

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USA Swimming Names First 23 Officials for 2020 US Olympic Trials

USA Swimming has named the first 23 officials for the 2020 US Olympic Trials, including head starter, meet referee, and Team Lead Chief Judge.

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3 Coaches Are Among 4 New Members of USA Swimming Board of Directors

3 USA Swimming coaches and an insurance executive will join the USA Swimming Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 season.

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NC State Swimming & Diving Names 7 Captains for 2019-2020 Season

Noah Hensley, who has been granted an extra season of NCAA eligibility, has been named as 1 of 7 captains for the 2019-2020 season.

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The ’19-’20 NCAA Season is Here: Alabama Wins in Coley Stickels’ Crimson Debut

Alabama won their first meet of the Coley Stickels era, but the Crimson Tide’s new head coach named the meet a “Wakeup Call” for some of his athletes.

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World Champion, Olympic Medalist Gabriele Detti Withdraws from ISL

Federica Pellegrini’s Aqua Centurions swim team of the International Swimming League (ISL) has taken another blow with the announcement by Gabriele…

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Jess Pryne Verbally Commits to Reinforce Rebuiliding LSU IM Group

Pryne’s best time in the 400 yard IM of 4:16 is faster than any LSU Tiger female went in the 2018-2019 collegiate season.

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Alexis Nelson Commits to Join Deepening Hope College Sprint Group

Hope College is building a roster of sprinters that will be capable of scoring relay points at the 2021 NCAA Division III Championship meet.

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DC Trident Hire Cyndi Gallagher to Lead All-Female Coaching Staff

Gallagher retired in May after 31 years as the head coach of the women’s team at UCLA.

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Backstroke WR-Holder Liu Xiang Wins 50 Free To Close Chinese Nationals

Asian Record holder Liu Xiang came away with the 50 free Chinese title on Thursday to close the 2019 Chinese National Championships.

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