Articles by Braden Keith

Siobhan Haughey, Stephanie Au Break Hong Kong Records in Monaco

(Above: Haughey) Hong Kong swimmers have now broken at least 10 senior National Records this season, including 2 more at the Mare Nostrum Series on Saturday.

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FINA Extends Special Invitation to Nicholas Santos for World Championships

The 39-year old Santos will swim at the World Championships after all, in spite of being left off Brazil’s initial roster announced in April.

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Long-Time Michigan State Coach Richard Fetters Dies at 98

Former Michigan State University men’s swimming coach Richard Fetters died on Saturday, June 1, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was 98…

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After Spending Freshman Year at UTSA, Maddie Clifton Is Transferring to LSU

Maddie Clifton opted to spend her freshman year at UTSA in San Antonio, which doesn’t have a college swim team, while training with AAAA.

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NC State Is Seeking Interest from Firms for a New Aquatics Facility

The school is planning to build a new outdoor 50-meter pool adjacent to the current indoor pool, which was built in 1961.

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Grant Shoults Announces Pending Return to Racing after Shoulder Surgery

In celebration of his birthday on Thursday, US National Teamer Grant Shoults announced that he’s almost ready to return to…

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50 Coaches Nominated for 2019 ASCA/Fitter & Faster Age Group Coach of the Year

This is the 6th year in which Fitter & Faster will partner with the American Swimming Coaches’ Association to honor age group coaches.

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Fish Out of Water: The SwimSwam Podcast – Episode 1

In the first episode of the Fish Out of Water podcast, host John Culhane discusses the professionalization of swimming with Olympic medalist Cody Miller.

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55-Second Backstroker Abby Henderson Commits to Penn State (Class of 2020)

Abby Henderson dropped big backstroke time in her junior season to enter the sights of the Nittany Lions.

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Indiana Rounds Out Coaching Staff by Hiring Emily Eaton from Mizzou

Emily Eaton spent the last 2 years with the Missouri Tigers, including as an assistant coach in 2018-2019.

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USA Swimming Reports 84% Ticket Sales at First 3 Stops of 2019 Pro Swim Series

USA Swimming reports that they sold $73,200 in tickets to the first 2 stops of the 2019 Pro Swim Series…

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San Jose State Hires Whitney Jorgensen as New Assistant Coach

Jorgensen, who had been coaching with the Sierra Marlins Swim Team, will be taking on her first collegiate coaching position.

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USA Women Top Hungary 12-9 to Open Water Polo World League Super Final

Maddie Musselman scored 4 goals as the USA rolled past Hungary.

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USA Swimming Plans to Launch Its Own Convention in 2022

USA Swimming is planning to hold a convention separate from the United States Aquatic Sports (USAS) convention beginning in 2022.

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All-American Sprinter Katherine “KitKat” Zenick Verbally Commits to Ohio State

Zenick swims for Southlake Carroll High School: the defending Texas 6A High School State Champions.

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