Articles by Braden Keith

New Round of NCAA Championships, New Round of Questions

Dean Farris did his best Dean Farris impression at last year’s Ivy League Championship meet. But if he can be less Dean Farris this year, that may allow him to unleash maximum Dean Farris at NCAAs.

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Belmonte Defends Title, Escrits Breaks Spanish Record in 5000m Free

Swimming at Spains P50 Long Distance Pool Championships, Mireia Belmonte won her 2nd-straight 5000m free title.

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Nathan Adrian Talks Testicular Cancer on Today Show

Adrian gave his first public interview on Tuesday since being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

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San Jose State Fills New 50-Meter Pool for the First Time

After 3 years of training off campus, the San Jose State Spartans officially have water in their new 8 lane,…

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Reprise: 5 Big Questions from Last Week’s D1 Conference Championships

My favorite storyline from last week’s conference championship meets? Maxime Rooney’s new trajectory as a butterflier.

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Nelson, MacNeil, Parratto Win Big Ten Women’s Championship Awards

Beata Nelson was named the Big Ten Swimmer of the Championships for the 2nd-straight year.

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Mallory Comerford Wins 2nd-Straight Swimmer of the Meet at ACCs

Mallory Comerford was voted as the ACC Championships’ Swimmer of the Meet for the 2nd-straight year.

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Bishop Hendricken Boys, Barrington Girls Win Rhode Island State Titles

The Barrington High School Girls Won their 5th-straight State Championship on Saturday.

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MIT Men Win 11th-Straight NEWMAC Title; Women Take 9th-in-a-Row

NEW ENGLAND WOMEN’S AND MEN’S ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (NEWMAC) – MEN AND WOMEN Dates: Thursday, February 21-Sunday, February 24, 2019 Location/Host:…

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Missy Franklin Named Youngest-Ever Member of Laureus Academy

Missy Franklin is one of 68 members of the academy that, among other duties, votes on the Laureus World Sport Awards.

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Michigan Freshmen Drop Big Lifetime Bests at First Chance Meet

Mason Hunter came within a few tenths of a (probable) NCAA qualifying time in the 100 breaststroke at the Michigan First Chance meet this weekend.

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Erika Brown, Robert Howard Named 2019 SEC Swimmers of the Meet

For the 2nd-straight season, Erika Brown has earned the Commissioner’s Trophy as the highest-scoring athlete at the SEC Championships.

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Kelsi Dahlia Swims Season-Best in 50 Free at Copa Heller

Dahlia was one of several international stars imported to Mexico for the meet, including Cesar Cielo and Alia Atkinson.

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Acton-Boxborough High School Swim Coach Dies 2 Days Before State Meet

Longtime Acton-Boxborough boys’ and girls’ swimming coach Jeff Johnson died suddenly on February 15th. He was 74. The death came…

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