Articles by Braden Keith

“Suit Gap Records” – the Asterisk on the American Records Book

Caeleb Dressel is the new American Record holder in the 100 free in SCM, unifying the 3 American Records in the event. But, he’s not the fastest American in the 100 free in SCM. Here’s the breakdown.

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Americans, Russians Save Top Sprinters for Finals in W. 400 Free Relay

Lia Neal (above) will lead off the American women’s 400 free relay in prelims, but Mallory Comerford will be saved for finals.

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Held, de Coursey, Jensen, and Grevers Will Swim Prelims 4Free Relay

Ryan Held will lead off the American 400 free relay in prelims at the Short Course World Championships.

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Emily Seebohm Holds on to 50 Breaststroke Entry on Start Lists

Seebohm is best known as one of the world’s best backstrokers, but on Tuesday morning, she will show off her versatility in the 50 breaststroke.

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UPDATE: All Sessions of SC World Championships Will Stream Live

According to the schedule posted online by USA Swimming, only 3 sessions during the 6-day Short Course World Championships will be available live in the United States.

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Kayla Han Breaks 10 & Under Record in 200 IM

10-year old Kayla Han of Brea Aquatics has broken the  National Age Group Record in the 200 yard IM. Swimming at…

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Start Lists for SC Worlds Released; Hosszu Entered in 8 Events

It’s not quite the 12 events that she entered (11 of which she swam) in Windsor, but Hosszu is working her way back to the monster schedules that we’re used to from her.

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United States Enters Just 1 Man, Michael Andrew, into 100 IM

The defending World Champion in the 100 IM, Michael Andrew, will be the only American representative in the event.

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Federica Pellegrini Enters 200 Free at Short Course Worlds

2018 SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS December 11-16, 2018 Hangzhou, China Event Schedule Start Lists One of the biggest will-she, won’t-she…

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FINA Acknowledges Lawsuits; Says Focus is on Short Course Worlds

As the curtain lifts on the 2018 World Short Course Championships, FINA

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Vlad Morozov Won’t Swim 100 IM at Short Course World Championships

The Russian star swam two World Record times in the 100 IM at this year’s World Cup Series and didn’t lose the race once; but he won’t swim the event at Short Course Worlds.

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Gretchen Walsh Extends Lead as Fastest 15-Year Old 100y Freestyler

Gretchen Walsh has gone best times in all 4 individual events so far this season.

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Claire Curzan Jumps to #4 in 200 Back; Drops 17 Seconds in 14 Months

Claire Curzan hadn’t swum an official 200 back until October of 2017. Now she’s the 4th-fastest 13-14.

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After 6-Year Absence, Spain Will Send Swimmers to 2019 Universiade

Real Federación Española de Natación (RFEN), the governing body for swimming in Spain, has included the World University Games in…

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Katinka Hosszu, Michael Andrew, Tom Shields File Lawsuit Against FINA

Olympic gold medalist Tom Shields (above) is one of three lead plaintiffs in a proposed class action lawsuit against FINA.

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