Articles by Braden Keith

2019 Eric Namesnik Memorial Open Features Pros, Olympians

NCAA mile champion Felix Auboeck will race at the meet, though he’ll step a little outside of his comfort zone 2 weeks before the World Championships begin.

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USA Swimming Confirms That Jack Levant Is Out of World University Games

Jack Levant was scheduled to swim the 200 free and 200 fly at the World University Games, but USA Swimming has removed his named from that roster.

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Houston Hires Louisville All-American Abigail Houck as New Assistant Coach

Abigail Houck (above) served as a student assistant at Louisville, and then spent 1 season as an assistant at IUPUI after her All-American swimming career.

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Top 10 Male Swimmers to Watch at the 2019 World University Games

Zach Apple was the fastest American 100 freestyler in the 2017-2018 season, yet that still left him off the World Championships team.

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2019 World University Games Start Lists + Streaming Info

NCAA Champion Ella Eastin leads the Americans in to the 2019 World University Games this week in Napoli, Italy. Racing begins on Thursday.

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Minnesota Will Host Florida Gators for Season Opener (2019-2020 Schedule)

2019 NCAA runner-up in the 200 breaststroke Max McHugh, above, and the Minnesota Gophers will play host to Florida in early October.

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USA Swimming Finalizes Stroke 50s for 2019 World Championships

American Michael Andrew has officially been awarded a spot at the World Championships in the 50 back. He now has entries in all 4 stroke 50 meter races.

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Lower Bowl Tickets for 2020 US Olympic Trials Are Almost Sold Out Already

Within 20 minutes of the opening bell on ticket sales, most of the best seats were already gone. There are still plenty of 2nd-level tickets available.

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WATCH: Sarah Sjostrom Swim 23.78 in 50 Free (RACE VIDEOS)

2019 SWEDISH SENIOR/JUNIOR/PARA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, June 28th – Tuesday, July 2nd Lindängsbadet, Malmö, Sweden LCM Meet Information SwimSwam Preview…

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Boston College Hires Eric Thurston as New Assistant Coach

Eric Thurston spent the last 2 seasons as a volunteer assistant with the University of Virginia. He’ll now join the staff at ACC foes BC.

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Israel Announces 11 Pool Swimmer Roster for 2019 World Championships

Andi Murez (above) is one of 6 Israeli swimmers who were chosen to fill out the country’s 2 relay entries: the mixed medley and the men’s 800 free relay.

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Estonia Announces 7 Pool, 3 Open Water Swimmers for World Championships

Estonia has announced a roster of 7 pool swimmers and 3 open water swimmers that will participate in the 2019…

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Top Swimming Recruit in Class of 2020 Regan Smith Makes College Decision

US National Teamer Regan Smith will enter her senior year of high school as the fastest 200 yard backstroker in history at any age.

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Kuwait Elects New Olympic Committee Board; Hopes for Reinstatement Grow

The Kuwait Olympic Committee, is touting the results of its new elections as a step forward for the Middle Eastern…

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Yale Adds Connor Beaulieu, Lindsay Iordache to Swimming & Diving Staff

Connor Beaulieu (above) will join the program as a new swimming assistant, while Lindsay Iordache will lead the diving program.

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