Articles by Braden Keith

FINA Signs Anti-Doping Services Agreement with ITA

As a part of its bureau meetings this week in Hangzhou, China, FINA announced on Sunday that it has signed…

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Behind the Scenes with the 2018 USA Swimming National Select Camp

Emma Sticklen (above) is one of 48 swimmers who participated in the USA Swimming Girls’ National Select Camp from October 25th-28th in Colorado Springs.

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USC Wins 10th NCAA Men’s Water Polo National Championship

In the 50th NCAA men’s water polo championship, USC came away with a 10th title.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Cameron van der Burgh Announces Retirement

2012 Olympic breaststroke champion Cameron van der Burgh has announced his retirement from competitive swimming.

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Russian Teen Phenom Aleksandra Sabitova Scratches 200 Fly on Day 2

The 14-year old Russian still has not raced at the World Championships.

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“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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