Articles by Braden Keith

Former Arizona State Swimmer Stephen Estes 1 of 2 Killed in Helicopter Crash

Estes (right) was the 2008 Arizona High School 5A State Champion in the 100 yard breaststroke.

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#2 Qualifier James Wilby Scratches 50 Breast Final in Britain

After a runner-up finish in the 100 breaststroke, James Wilby has withdrawn from the 50 breast final.

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Saline Swim Team Hires Derick Roe as Co-Head Coach

Press release courtesy Saline Swim Team. Saline Swim Team (SST-MI) has announced the hire of Eastern Michigan University (EMU) sprint…

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Jason Dunford is Back on the Mic with a Feature in “Baila Baila”

Jason Dunford, Kenya’s flag-bearer at the 2012 Olympic Games, has reassumed his musical persona Samaki Mkuu for a feature on a track with Kenya’s “King of Genge,” Jua Cali.

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13 German Swimmers Have Achieved Qualifying Times for World Championships

There are still 2 weeks remaining in the qualifying period set by the German Swimming Federation. Above: 2017 World Championship silver medalist Franziska Hentke.

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Former Santa Clara Swim Club Coach John Bitter Charged with 4 Felonies

John Bitter, the former head coach of the Santa Clara Swim Club, has been charged with 4 felonies in California.

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1956 U.S. Olympic Team Coach Stan Tinkham Dies at 87

Tinkham was the head women’s coach of the U.S. Olympic swimming team in Melbourne in 1956 – when he was only 24-years old.

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After Disappointing Championship, Spain Removes Technical Director of Swimming Albert Tubella

Mireia Belmonte’s coach Fred Vergnoux will take over National Team duties until the end of the season.

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Gabriel Castaño Breaks Mexican Record in 50 Free by Over 4-Tenths

Jorge Iga (above) and Gabriel Castaño each broke Mexican National Records at the Arena Grand Prix this weekend in Tijuana.

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Sailfish Aquatics and NOMAD Aquatics in North Carolina Announce Merger

Sailfish Aquatics will emerge as the team’s combined brand after the merger.

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Enzo Martinez Breaks Uruguayan Record in Men’s 50 Free

Swimming in a time trial at the Richmond Pro Swim Series meet in Richmond, Virginia, 24-year old Enzo Martinez of the…

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Romanchuk and Wellbrock Both Break National Records in Stockholm

Mykhalo Romanchuk (above) broke both the Meet Record and the Ukrainian National Record in the men’s 800 meter freestyle.

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London Announced as Replacement Host for 2019 Para-Swimming World Championnships

London will host the championship in September in replacement of Malaysia, which was stripped of their hosting rights earlier this year.

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USA Swimming Announces 2019 Zone Select Camp Rosters & Staff

225 talented teens will attend the 2019 USA Swimming Zone Select Camps.

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Tom Shields Swims 1:40 in 200 Fly at Pacific SCY Masters

Tom Shields swam his best 200 yard fly time in almost 3 years on Sunday at the Pacific Masters champioships.

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