Articles by Braden Keith

Two-Time Brazilian Olympian Henrique Rodrigues Retires

Henrique Rodrigues had a high-placement of 9th in the 200 IM at the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Aquatic Test Events for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Announced

The organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has unveiled its 2nd set of official test events. For swimming,…

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5 Swimming-Tinted Thanksgiving Debates that Don’t Involve the Economy

Can’t stand one more conversation about the ACA or immigration policy? Give your table talk a nice douse of chlorine on Thursday with these 5 topical conversation starters.

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4 Olympians, 4 Charities in the 2019 USA SwimSquads Battle

Olympic gold medalist Maya DiRado’s team is vying to win $10,000 for the USO.

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Ohio State Swim Club, Dayton Raiders Win Ohio LSC Titles

Though they didn’t take any team titles, the Mason Manta Rays mixed 200 medley relay broke a Meet Record, finishing in 1:33.18.

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Erika Villaecija Waves Emotional Goodbye at Short Course Nationals

The 4-time Spanish Olympian swam her last Nationals races over the weekend in Barcelona.

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Chad le Clos Named 2018 South Africa Sportsman of the Year

The award is Le Clos’ 2nd such honor. Double Commonwealth Games champion Tatjana Schoenmaker was named Newcomer of the Year.

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Mehdy Metella ‘In,’ Charlotte Bonnet ‘Out’ of French Worlds Roster

Mehdy Metella is one of 8 swimmers named to the French roster for Worlds; Charlotte Bonnet, in spite of 2 French Records last week, isn’t on the squad.

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Marie Wattel Declines Spot at World Championships for France

Wattel led-off France’s winning 400 free relay at the European Championships this summer.

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Mireia Belmonte Absent from List of 9 Spaniards for SC Worlds

Jessica Vall, silver medalist at this summer’s European Championships in the 200 breaststroke, highlights the list of 9 who were chosen.

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Lili Ibanez Crushes Mexican Record in 100 Free

A week after breaking both the 50 and 100 free Mexican Records in short course meters in Tokyo, 27-year old Lili…

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Swimming Canada Names Rob Pettifer as Head Coach for 2019 Pan Am Games

This is Pettifer’s 2nd international competition after serving as an apprentice coach with the National Development Team at the 2015 Mare Nostrum tour.

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Tickets on Sale for 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series in Knoxville

Tickets are on sale for the first stop of the 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series in Knoxville, Tennessee from January…

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Charlotte Bonnet Doubles and Breaks a French Record on Sunday

Bonnet said she’s still not feeling good about her shape, in spite of winning 2 races and setting a French National Record to finish the meet.

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Africa Zamorano Swims 2:05 200 Backstroke to Book Ticket to Worlds

2018 SPANISH WINTER SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday, November 15th – Sunday, November 18th Piscina Nova Escullera (Barcelona) Prelims 09:30; Finals…

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